Physician (Family Practice) GP 0602-14

Defense Health Agency (DHA); Georgia; On-site; USD 145,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job security

401K benefits

Full malpractice coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A government health agency is seeking a full-time Physician (Family Practice) at Fort Gordon, Georgia. The successful candidate will have significant responsibilities including emergency services, patient diagnosis, and health promotion. Must be board certified in Family Medicine and hold a valid US medical license. This position offers competitive benefits including salary between $145,000 to $335,000, job security, and opportunities for training and professional development.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Board Certification in Family Medicine.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency services or crisis intervention.
• Diagnose illnesses and prescribe treatments.
• Provide medical staff with care advice.
• Promote preventive care and patient education.
• Participate in Quality Assurance initiatives.
• Provide consultative services in meetings.

Skills

Emergency services

Diagnosis and treatment

Patient education

Quality Assurance

Education

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Permanent license to practice in the US

Job description

Overview

This position is with the Defense Health Agency. It is located in the Family Medicine Clinic at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY BE authorized for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Salary negotiation MAY BE available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Advanced In Hire (AIH) MAY BE authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Physician (Family Practice)

Salary: $145,000 to - $335,000 per year

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

This is a full-time Physician Family Practice position at Fort Gordon, Augusta Georgia that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, 401K, CME opportunities, an active GME program in primary care and surgical specialties and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

Augusta is famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft. Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

The Augusta area is a growing community with an excellent quality of life. A wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities are readily available locally, and many more are easily accessible from the coast to the mountains. Augusta has a vibrant professional medical environment, including the Medical College of Georgia and other referral medical centers. The cost of living is quite reasonable, with quality homes at good prices.

Responsibilities

As a Physician (Family Practice), you will:

• Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life‑saving emergency procedures when necessary
• Independently diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatments, and formulate evidence‑based care plans.
• Provide advice by telephone and/or in person to medical staff on the care of patients.
• Promote preventive care, health maintenance, and patient education to encourage lifestyle changes.
• Participate in Quality Assurance, peer review, risk management, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide advisory and consultative services on various meetings, committees, conferences, and/ or boards.

Qualifications

US Citizenship required.

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.