Physician (Family Practice)
Company: Defense Health Agency
Location: Fort Sill
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewPhysician (Family Practice)- GP-0602-14 - Ft Sill,
OKFort Sill is a United States post north of Lawton, Oklahoma,
about 85 miles (136.8 km) southwest of Oklahoma City and 50 miles
north of Wichita Falls, Texas on Interstate 44. It covers almost
94,000 acres.The fort was first built during the Indian Wars. It is
designated as a National Historical landmark and serves as home of
the United States Army Field Artillery School as well as the Marine
Corps' site for Field Artillery MOS school, United States Army Air
Defense Artillery School, the 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade,
and the 75th Field Artillery Brigade. Fort Sill is also one of the
four locations for Army Basic Combat Training. It has played a
significant role in every major American conflict since
1869.Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance
of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages,
paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and
retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching
employer contributions. For more information, please visit the
following link: ResponsibilitiesPhysician (Family Practice)
performs in accordance with policies and guidelines established by
supervisor. Exercises independent judgment with full responsibility
for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral and disposition of
patients.Serves as Family Practice Physician. Scope of services
include, but are not limited to, examination, diagnosis, prevention
and treatment of medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, and
orthopedic care.Takes ownership, responsibility for care of
assigned panel of patients. Provides first contact, continuous,
comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults
according to current standards of care, the patient centered
medical home model of care, and Army policy and relevant
regulations. Leads a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who
collectively take responsibility for the ongoing care of patients.
Coordinates and/or integrates care across all elements of the
healthcare system (e.g., subspecialty care, hospitals, home health
agencies, nursing homes) and the patient's community (e.g., family,
public and private community). Completes required records
pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with
specified procedures and regulations.Teaches and provides
consultation to other health care providers as
assigned.Participates in Continuing Medical Education (CME) and
quality assurance activities as assigned.PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS
ASSIGNED. Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness
determination, as determined by a completed background
investigation.
- A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
- This position may have a specific initial background
investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its
duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of
eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
- Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of
Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must
provide a recognized exemption.
- This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to
pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be
required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis
testing.
- A pre-placement medical examination is required.
- Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is
required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants
may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on
the type of position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American
Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not
supersede BLS.
- Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements
and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
QualificationsUS Citizenship required 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.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(Family Medicine) and
equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years.
Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is
required for the specialty identified.Compensation
Information:$115587.0 / Annually - $115587.0 / AnnuallyStarting At:
115587.0 AnnuallyUp To: 252720.0 Annually
Keywords: Defense Health Agency, Lawton , Physician (Family Practice), Healthcare , Fort Sill, Oklahoma
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