Defense Health Agency
Physician (Family Medicine)
Defense Health Agency, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
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Physician (Family Medicine)
About the Position: This position is located at the Fort Carson, CO. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks including competitive compensation packages, paid‑time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan (including matching employer contributions). Benefits Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Responsibilities
Provide direct primary outpatient care to include gynecologic, prenatal obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric care.
Perform ambulatory surgical procedures including but not limited to: casting/splinting, suturing, excisional skin biopsies, vasectomies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies.
Order and interpret diagnostic and testing procedures to include laboratory and radiological examinations.
Guide and provide counsel to personnel to include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical technicians, and administrative personnel.
Participate and contribute to medical oversight activities to include peer review programs.
Participate in local disaster training exercises to maintain preparedness levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens
Basic Requirement for Physician (Family Medicine)
Degree:
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. The 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, 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 is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed pre‑medical 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:
After obtaining a degree, a candidate must have at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (e.g., a one‑year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited institution).
Residency Training:
Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position (Family Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Residency training is not substitutable for required specialty training.
Additional Requirements:
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described above. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work, and public service. Credit is given for all qualifying experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience, and if qualifying based on education, transcripts will be required. Additional transcript information is in the provided document.
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Physician (Family Medicine)
role at
Defense Health Agency
Posted 2 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.
Physician (Family Medicine)
About the Position: This position is located at the Fort Carson, CO. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks including competitive compensation packages, paid‑time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan (including matching employer contributions). Benefits Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Responsibilities
Provide direct primary outpatient care to include gynecologic, prenatal obstetric, pediatric, and geriatric care.
Perform ambulatory surgical procedures including but not limited to: casting/splinting, suturing, excisional skin biopsies, vasectomies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies.
Order and interpret diagnostic and testing procedures to include laboratory and radiological examinations.
Guide and provide counsel to personnel to include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical technicians, and administrative personnel.
Participate and contribute to medical oversight activities to include peer review programs.
Participate in local disaster training exercises to maintain preparedness levels.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens
Basic Requirement for Physician (Family Medicine)
Degree:
Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. The 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, 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 is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed pre‑medical 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:
After obtaining a degree, a candidate must have at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (e.g., a one‑year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited institution).
Residency Training:
Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position (Family Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Residency training is not substitutable for required specialty training.
Additional Requirements:
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described above. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer work, and public service. Credit is given for all qualifying experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience, and if qualifying based on education, transcripts will be required. Additional transcript information is in the provided document.
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