Internal Medicine Physician

Job Title

Internal Medicine Physician

Location

San Diego, CA

Employment Type

Full-Time | Monday-Friday

Setting

Primary Care Clinic

Compensation

$160.00 per hour (1099 contractor)

The Columbus Organization is seeking a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician to provide comprehensive medical care at Naval Medical Center San Diego. This full-time opportunity offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule while supporting the health and readiness of Active-Duty Service Members, their families, and other eligible beneficiaries.

This position provides an opportunity to practice in a collaborative military healthcare environment where clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient-centered care are paramount.

Position Overview

The Internal Medicine Physician will provide comprehensive outpatient internal medicine services, including the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. The physician will work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while supporting the mission of military medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary and internal medicine care for adult patients.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and laboratory results.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and monitor patient response to treatment.
• Provide preventive health services and patient education.
• Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic medical records in accordance with military healthcare standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, specialists, and ancillary staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with applicable military, federal, and organizational policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Current DEA registration (if required by the contract).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required.
• Must meet all credentialing and privileging requirements established by the military treatment facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience practicing within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF), Department of Defense (DoD), or Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

If you are a dedicated Internal Medicine Physician seeking an opportunity to serve those who serve our nation, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care to our military community.