Rheumatology Physician (Civilian) – Teaching & Readiness

Defense Health Agency; Fort Benning (GA); On-site; USD 268,000 - 328,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency in Augusta, GA is seeking a Civilian Physician (Rheumatology) to provide acute and long-term care for active-duty personnel, dependents, and beneficiaries at Fort Gordon.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance possible, malpractice coverage, and a salary up to $298,000 per year.

US citizenship is required; board certification is preferred; a permanent, full license to practice medicine in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required.
• Board certification (ABIM) preferred; board eligibility considered.
• Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care & Readiness: Direct patient care for active-duty personnel, dependents, and beneficiaries.
• Direct Patient Care: Formulates and executes comprehensive treatment plans for active-duty personnel, dependents, and beneficiaries.
• Preventative Care: Conducts patient education, lifestyle counseling, and follow-up to optimize outcomes.
• Consultative Services: Provides inpatient/outpatient consults, on-call support, and peer advisory services.
• Military Readiness: Performs emergency interventions and assesses service members' fitness for duty/deployment.
• Governance & Education: Leads quality assurance, peer reviews, and systemic clinical improvement initiatives.
• GME & Residency Faculty: Serves as faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program; designs curriculum and mentors learners.
• Professional Development: Attends conferences and maintains advanced clinical credentials to represent the MTF.

Job description

Defense Health Agency in Augusta, GA is seeking a Civilian Physician (Rheumatology) to provide acute and long-term care for active-duty personnel, dependents, and beneficiaries at Fort Gordon.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package, relocation assistance possible, malpractice coverage, and a salary up to $298,000 per year.

US citizenship is required; board certification is preferred; a permanent, full license to practice medicine in the United States is required.