Physician (Family Medicine)

Defense Health Agency (DHA); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid-time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

A government health agency is seeking a Physician specializing in Family Medicine to provide direct primary care, perform surgical procedures, and order diagnostic tests. Candidates must hold an accredited medical degree and an active medical license. Responsibilities include guiding medical personnel and participating in oversight activities. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment at Fort Carson, CO.

Qualifications

• Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license as a Physician.
• Have at least one year of supervised clinical experience.
• Completed a residency training in Family Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary outpatient care including gynecologic and pediatric care.
• Perform ambulatory surgical procedures like suturing and skin biopsies.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Guide and counsel medical personnel including physician assistants.
• Participate in medical oversight activities.

Skills

Direct primary outpatient care

Surgical procedures

Diagnostic interpretation

Medical oversight

Disaster training

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Accredited residency training in Family Medicine

Job description

Overview

Physician (Family Medicine)

About the Position: This position is located at the Fort Carson, CO. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

POSITION DUTIES:

• Provide direct primary outpatient care to include gynecologic, prenatal obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric care.
• Perform ambulatory surgical procedures including but not limited to: casting/splinting, suturing, excisional skin biopsies, vasectomies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies.
• Order and interpret diagnostic and testing procedures to include laboratory and radiological examinations.
• Guide and provide counsel to personnel to include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical technicians, and administrative personnel.
• Participate and contribute to medical oversight activities to include peer review programs.
• Participate in local disaster training exercises to maintain preparedness levels.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document .

Basic Requirement for Physician (Family Practice):
Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Family Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.