Physician (Family Medicine)

Defense Health Agency (DHA); Everett (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with employer contributions

Job summary

A government health agency is seeking a Physician specializing in Family Medicine for the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Everett, WA. The role involves diagnosing illnesses, administering treatment, and coordinating multi-disciplinary care. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine degree and a valid Physician license. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including relocation incentives and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Possess a current, full, unrestricted Physician license in the US.
• Minimum one year of supervised clinical experience post-degree.
• Completion of required residency training in Family Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical authority in Family Medicine.
• Diagnose and treat injuries and diseases.
• Provide comprehensive multi-disciplinary care.
• Provide advisory and consultative services at meetings, committees, and boards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diagnosing illnesses

Healthcare treatment administration

Multi-disciplinary patient care coordination

Consultative services

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Accredited residency training in Family Medicine

Job description

Overview

Physician (Family Medicine), Branch Health Clinic Everett (NH Bremerton) EVERETT, Washington, United States. This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Everett in Everett, WA. 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. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Everett, Washington, is a mid‑sized coastal city north of Seattle, known for its Boeing plant, Naval Station Everett, and the Port of Everett, offering waterfront recreation like Jetty Island and a historic downtown, with proximity to the Cascade Mountains for outdoor activities. Founded in 1890 as a lumber town, it is the seat of Snohomish County, blending industrial significance with natural beauty.

Working for the Department of War comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid‑time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a 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

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Serve as a technical authority in the delivery of Family Medicine.
• Diagnose illnesses, prescribe and administer healthcare treatment plans for people suffering from injury or disease.
• Coordinate with facility and community resources to provide multi‑disciplinary comprehensive care to all patients.
• Provide advisory and consultative services on various meetings, committees, conferences, and/or boards.
• Recommend corrective action when problems exist.

Performs Other Duties Assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.

If you are selected for a Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved.