Physician (Family Medicine)

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps; Fort Lewis (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Family Physician to join their team at a prestigious Army Medical Center. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive medical care to active duty personnel and their families, performing a variety of procedures and supervising medical trainees. The position promises a collaborative environment with competitive benefits, including paid time off and retirement plans. If you are a passionate healthcare provider looking to make a significant impact in the military community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayment

Retirement plans with employer matching

Qualifications

• Must have a medical degree (MD, DO) from an accredited institution.
• Requires a current, unrestricted medical license from a U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Examine and provide care for active duty and family members.
• Supervise medical students and residents in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Family Medicine

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Crisis Intervention

Physical Exams

Education

MD or DO from accredited school

Completion of accredited residency in Family Medicine

Job description

Overview

Physician (Family Medicine)

About the Position: This position is located at the Army Medical Center Madigan, WA.

• A relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.
• 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

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, its affiliated clinics, and dental clinic are located at Fort Lewis, Washington, near Tacoma. Madigan AMC is one of only three Level Two trauma centers within the U.S. Medical Command.

Tacoma is a progressive city of 200,000 nestled between Seattle and Olympia. It offers attractions of larger metros with a hometown feel: museums, theaters, the shores of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, and more. The region features excellent schools, universities, parks, festivals, and shopping centers.

Benefits for Department of Defense employees include competitive pay, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayment, and retirement plans with the Thrift Savings Plan, including employer matching. More info: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

Major Duties: The presence of multiple chronic processes complicates diagnosis and treatment, requiring a board-certified family practice specialist.

1. Serves as a Family Physician at Madigan Army Medical Center, examining active duty, family members, and authorized beneficiaries. Provides appropriate care, referrals, and performs procedures such as vasectomy, fracture reduction, lumbar puncture, emergency deliveries, biopsies, joint procedures, ECG, radiograph interpretation, IUD insertion/removal, regional anesthesia, splinting, crisis intervention, and advanced cardiac life support.
2. Reviews physical requirements and conducts physical exams for military and civilian personnel, determining qualifications based on established guidelines.
3. May supervise medical students, externs, residents, and other healthcare providers, including records review, consultations, and direct observation, in accordance with Army Regulation 40-48 and other guidance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements, including paid, unpaid, volunteer, or service work. Relevant experience should be clearly described in the resume. Transcripts or proof of foreign medical degree equivalency are required if applicable.

Basic Requirements for Physician (Family Medicine):

• Degree: MD, DO, or equivalent from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school. Foreign degrees must demonstrate educational equivalency via certification or exam.
• Licensure: Current, active, unrestricted medical license from a U.S. state or territory.
• Graduate Training: At least one year of supervised clinical experience post-degree, such as an internship or first year of residency.

Additional Qualification: Completion of an accredited residency in Family Medicine and at least 4 years of experience/training in the specialty. Experience cannot substitute for residency training.

Note: Salary details are determined after acceptance, based on position, specialty, grade, and location.