Family Medicine Physician

Overview

 " Focus entirely on patient care. You will serve a deeply appreciative population of service members and their dependents, without the burden of insurance billing, overhead costs, or productivity-driven RVU pressures."

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (BACH) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled Family Medicine Physician to join our team.

Family Medicine Physician

• Position will be mainly in the primary care field working with for all age groups including newborns, children, adolescents, adults and seniors.

  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Salary: Up to- $335,000 per year

Benefits-

"While rich in history, BACH is at the cutting edge of modern medicine. It is one of the military treatment facilities integrated into the Defense Health Agency’s  Joint Tele-Critical Care Network (JTCCN)  

This advanced network virtually links BACH's local Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with 24/7, real-time access to highly specialized critical care physicians (intensivists) located at major military hubs like Brooke Army Medical Center. This ensures that even as a community hospital, patients at Fort Campbell receive world-class, round-the-clock specialized trauma and critical care."

Occupying a generous portion of the border between Kentucky and Tennessee, Fort Campbell supports the fourth largest military population in the Army (and the 7th largest in the Department of Defense). The Screaming Eagles of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 5th Special Forces Group, and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment all call this base home. The Sabalauski Air Assault School (famed for being the “10 toughest days in the Army”), the Pathfinder Course, Rappel Master, and FRIES/SPIES Master are just a few of the other schools and qualification courses available at Fort Campbell.

A majority of Fort Campbell is located in Tennessee, but the post office that serves the base is just across the Kentucky border, giving on post residents and the installation itself the designation of being located in Kentucky. Clarksville, TN and Hopkinsville, KY are the two larger towns that serve the base. The base boasts modern facilities including a huge new commissary, parks, splash pads, a Starbucks, and updated housing.

Clarksville is growing, but keeps a mindful eye on preserving its history and “small town” feel. It’s only about 40 minutes north of Nashville, and some areas between the two cities are gaining popularity for being “bedroom communities” for Nashville (ie. where you go to sleep). The low cost of living, home prices, and absence of state income tax are all perks to living in Tennessee. You get the rural, country lifestyle, but with the option of a thriving metro area just a short drive down I-24. Kentucky towns offer the same beautiful rolling hills, sprawling farms, and gracious Southern hospitality as Tennessee, but with a bit more land and a greater horse to person ratio. Into organic produce, pastured beef and forested pork? (It’s a thing — we checked!) You can actually get to know your farmer or rancher, if you’re so inclined! The Nashville music scene bleeds into Clarksville, influencing the caliber of music at festivals, community concerts, karaoke bars, and even church ensembles. Austin Peay University provides an abundance of cultural, sporting, and community events. Parks, shopping, dining, wineries, breweries and entertainment options round out the fairly solid amenities that you’ll find here.

(Downtown Nashville)

The local communities are friendly, laid back, markedly blue collar and  love  their military! The customs and values are a perfect representation of the “Bible Belt” on which it lies, so don’t make plans for a Sunday without checking if a business is open. Being central to most of the United States makes travel convenient.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert primary and urgent care, including evaluating patients, making diagnoses, and creating appropriate treatment plans.

  • Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, assess acute illnesses, and manage chronic conditions (such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma) for a diverse patient panel of active duty soldiers, retirees, and their families.

  • Perform minor outpatient procedures, including joint injections, laceration repairs, skin biopsies, and splinting.

  • Differentiate between routine primary care needs and acute urgent care presentations, executing rapid triage and stabilization when necessary.

• Deliver comprehensive patient support, from preventive care and health education to emergency interventions and complex case management.

  • Deliver age-appropriate preventive screenings, routine immunizations, and lifestyle counseling (such as nutrition, exercise, and tobacco cessation) to optimize soldier and family readiness.

  • Provide robust patient and family education, empowering patients in the self-management of chronic diseases.

  • Serve as the lead coordinator for complex cases, utilizing the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model to manage high-utilizer or medically complex patients.

• Collaborate and consult with other medical professionals, offering guidance on patient care and sharing clinical expertise.

  • Actively collaborate with on-site multidisciplinary teams, including Clinical Pharmacists, Physical Therapists, and Behavioral Health Consultants.

  • Consult with and refer patients to regional military and civilian specialty care (such as orthopedics, cardiology, and OB/GYN) while retaining primary oversight of the patient's care plan.

  • Provide clinical mentorship and guidance to nursing staff, mid-level providers (NPs/PAs), and rotating medical residents or students.

• Participate in organizational quality efforts, contributing to committees, reviews, and improvement initiatives that enhance patient care standards.

  • Participate actively in hospital committees, such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Infection Control, and Peer Review, to refine clinical pathways.

  • Contribute to clinic-level quality improvement initiatives targeting HEDIS measures, patient safety, and clinic workflow efficiency.

  • Engage in Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and peer reviews to foster a culture of continuous learning and patient safety.

• Completes required records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.

  • Maintain timely, accurate, and highly detailed electronic health records (EHR) utilizing the MHS GENESIS system.

  • Document all patient encounters, phone consults, and secure messages within established military medical timeframes (typically within 24 hours of the encounter).

  • Ensure strict compliance with HIPAA, Defense Health Agency (DHA) instructions, Joint Commission standards, and Army medical regulations.

Qualifications

• Eligibility: Open to all U.S. Citizens. Qualifying experience includes both paid and unpaid/volunteer work.

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), or an equivalent degree from an accredited U.S./Canadian medical school (or foreign equivalent with permanent ECFMG certification, Fifth Pathway, or USMLE completion).

• Licensure: Must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted U.S. state, territory, or District of Columbia medical license.

• Graduate & Specialty Training:

  • Minimum of 1 year of accredited supervised clinical experience (internship or first-year residency).

  • Successful completion of an accredited residency program in  Family Medicine , plus equivalent experience/training totaling at least 4 years (experience cannot substitute for required residency).