Physician (Family Practice) GP-0602-14

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 284,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Medicine Civilian Corps in San Diego, CA seeks a Physician (Family Practice) to deliver comprehensive primary care to veterans at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The role requires board certification, a valid U.S.

medical license, and completion of a 4-year residency in primary care or a closely related specialty. Salary is up to $315,000 per year with federal pay scale considerations. This is a direct hire solicitation offering federal benefits; practice supports include patient

Qualifications

• Board certification is required in almost all cases.
• Applicants must be US Citizens.
• Current, active, full and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Completion of accredited residency in Primary Care/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine (minimum 4 years).
• Sports Medicine experience or fellowship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits.
• Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages the primary care panel of patients assigned.
• Enters progress notes in the medical record and completes workload documentation timely.
• Provides medical care for acute and chronic conditions and preventive care for veterans.
• Orders diagnostic tests, medications, and labs as needed and follows up on results.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Residency training in Primary Care/Family Medicine/Internal Medicine

Job description

Overview

Positions are located at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA.

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• 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.

Physician (Family Practice)

Salary Range: Up to $315,000 per year

Benefits:https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/

Responsibilities

As a Physician(Family Medicine), you will:

• Performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits.
• Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages the primary care panel of patients assigned.
• Enters progress notes in computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides medical care encompassing acute and chronic medical conditions and all appropriate preventive care for both male and female veterans.
• Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient.
• Provides timely follow-up on results and patient inquiries, including and not limited to completion of view alerts, secure messages and other patient communications.
• Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted protocols.
• Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law.
• Educates patients concerning medical conditions and recommended treatments.
• Consults other specialties as appropriate.

Qualifications

Board certification is required in almost all cases

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn 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 isin this document.Basic Requirement for Physician (Primary Care):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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts or proof of foreign equivalency with your application package.)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.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 (Primary Care, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.Preferred experience in Sports Medicine and/or completion of a Sports Medicine Fellowship.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. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location.