Physician (Family Practice)

Defense Health Agency; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Health Agency is seeking a Family Practice Physician to provide comprehensive medical care. This role involves performing physical exams, diagnosing health issues, and leading a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be board certified in Family Medicine and possess an active medical license. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient health within a military healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Board certification in Family Medicine is required in almost all cases.
• Active, unencumbered medical license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of medical care.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in ongoing patient care.
• Coordinate care across healthcare systems and community resources.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Leadership

Education

Board certification in Family Medicine

Active medical license

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Overview

The position is located in the Department of Primary Care. This description is typical of family medicine position descriptions and is not a complete list of all duties/responsibilities.

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.

Work involves performing specific medical tasks, such as conducting physical exams, follow-up appointments for health issues, fitness-for-duty evaluations, medical boards, flight physicals, and aeromedical summaries. The duties to be performed require board certification or eligibility for certification in Family Medicine.

Work will be conducted under the general professional direction of the Chief, Department of Primary Care. Work is performed with considerable freedom from technical supervision. Consultation in a specialty area is available on request. The patient care duties involve the full range of requirements established by appropriate military regulations and the facility's leadership.

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.

Employee works under the general supervision of the Chief, Department of Primary Care, who discusses/sets policies and objectives. There is no direct supervision, and the individual exercises independent judgment in selection and performance of the full range of diagnostic procedures for patients. Incumbent works independently in accordance with methods and practices of the medical profession and established administrative policies as an expert in the field of adult medicine and Geriatrics. Medical diagnoses are not reviewed and the individual has considerable latitude for professional technical decisions, overall effectiveness, and accomplishment of objectives. The quality of professional and administrative work is evaluated using the quality assurance principles, policies, and regulations as mandated by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Responsibilities

As a Physician (Family Medicine), you will:

• Be board certified or eligible in Family Medicine;
• Be ACLS certified and able to perform protocols outlined therein independently;
• Communicate these skills and knowledge effectively to other healthcare professionals and paraprofessionals;
• Serve as Family Practice Physician, providing examination, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, and orthopedic care;
• Take ownership and responsibility for care of assigned patients;
• Provide primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults following current standards, the patient-centered medical home model, and military policies;
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in ongoing patient care;
• Coordinate care across healthcare systems and community resources;
• Complete required medical records in accordance with regulations;
• Teach and consult with other healthcare providers;
• Participate in CME and quality assurance activities.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required;
• Board certification in Family Medicine is required in almost all cases;
• Active, unencumbered medical license is required.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider