Physician (Family Practice)

Defense Health Agency; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Student loan repayments

Retirement package with matching contributions

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bremerton, WA, is seeking a Physician specializing in Family Practice. This role involves delivering comprehensive care, managing health treatment plans, and providing consultative services. Candidates must possess a Doctor of Medicine degree, a valid medical license, and have completed an accredited residency in Family Medicine. Benefits include competitive pay and various perks, with strong support from military healthcare networks.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, full, and unrestricted medical license.
• Experience providing direct clinical service is required.
• Completion of residency in Family Medicine is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive family medicine care to patients.
• Administer healthcare plans for patients.
• Provide consultative services on medical committees.
• Provide advisory services in meetings, committees, and boards.
• Participate in reviews evaluating patient care at the Military Treatment Facility.

Skills

Clinical experience

Family medicine knowledge

Coordination skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Accredited residency training in Family Medicine

Job description

Physician (Family Practice)

Overview

Physician (Family Practice)

About the Position: This position is located at Naval Hospital Bremerton, Bremerton, Washington in the Family Medicine Clinic.

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.

Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) is a US Navy Hospital allocated on Naval Station Bremerton in Bremerton, WA. Located 30 minutes from Tacoma and 45-60 minutes from Seattle. NH Bremerton is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea‑Tac Airport and to the deep‑water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed—the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and now sports are a way of life in Washington State.

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

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Serve as a recognized technical authority in the delivery of Family Medicine.
• 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.
• Participate in committees and/or meetings that evaluate the care provided to patients at Military Treatment Facility (MTF).

Performs Other Duties 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 Medicine)

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 pre‑medical 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.

Requirements

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.