Physician (Family Practice)

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

Job summary

Defense Health Agency is seeking a Family Practice physician to serve as the primary care provider for adolescent and adult patients. The role requires completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency and an active U.S. medical license.

The position includes oversight as medical director of clinical teams, with responsibilities for ordering tests, documenting care, and providing consultation to colleagues. Diplomatic, ethical patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from the United States or Canada.
• Current, active license or registration as a Physician in the United States.
• At least one year of supervised graduate experience in a clinical setting.
• Residency training in Family Medicine completed (4 years minimum).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary care physician for adolescent and adult patients.
• Order the full range of radiology and laboratory tests; diagnose and treat.
• Provide consultation to other health care providers.
• Complete required records for all medical services per procedures and regulations.
• Provide medical director oversight of the troop medical clinic, immunizations team, and soldier processing center.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are 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.

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 the primary care physician for adolescent and adult patients.
• Order full range of radiology and laboratory tests, makes diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment.
• Teach and provide consultation to other health care providers as assigned.
• Complete required records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.
• Provide oversight as the medical director of the troop medical clinic, immunizations team, and soldier processing center.
• 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.

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 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.

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.