FAMILY MEDICINE PHYSICIAN

American Academy of Family Physicians; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment program

Accessions bonus

No-cost medical and dental care foryou

30 days paid vacation

Commissary and post exchange access

Uniformed Services Blended Retirement

Specialized training in familyMedicine

Job summary

American Academy of Family Physicians seeks a Family Medicine Physician to join the U.S. Army health care team, delivering high-quality care to Soldiers, their families, and other eligible beneficiaries in both inpatient and outpatient environments, for pre- and post-operative care.

This role offers exposure to humanitarian missions, leadership training, and a comprehensive benefits package, with service-oriented work that impacts national defense and public health.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from a US-accredited school; foreign grads may apply with ECFMG certification
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States
• Eligibility for board certification in Family Medicine
• Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
• U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality health care to Soldiers, their families, and other eligible beneficiaries in inpatient and outpatient settings, including pre- and post-operative care.
• Support humanitarian missions, leadership training, and professional development within the Army Medical Corps.

Job description

PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN THE LIVES OF OUR NATION'S DEFENDERS

As a Family Medicine Physician on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll help conserve the U.S. Army's fighting strength during humanitarian missions, contingency operations and peacetime by providing the highest-quality health care to Soldiers, family members and other eligible beneficiaries in both inpatient and outpatient environments and for both pre- and post-operative care. When you join the Army Medical Corps, you'll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large with a focus on patient care first. Additionally, you'll gain access to invaluable opportunities like supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package. Join us and use your expertise to help expand the boundaries of family medicine alongside professionals who share your passion.

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of 3 years while serving
• Based on your area of concentration, you may be eligible for an accessions bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.
• No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
• Specialized training to become a leader in family

Requirements:

• Doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree from an accredited U.S. school of medicine or osteopathy; foreign graduates may apply with permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
• Current license to practice medicine in the United States, District of Columbia or Puerto Rico
• Eligibility for board certification
• Completion of at least one year of an approved graduate medical education internship
• Between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers granted on a case-by-case basis)
• U.S. citizenship