Physician (Internal Medicine) GP-0602-14

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview

Position Location: This role is situated at a prominent medical facility in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

This medical center is recognized as the leading healthcare institution of the United States Army. With a capacity of 425 beds, it stands as the largest Department of Defense facility and the only Level 1 trauma center. Additionally, it houses an outpatient rehabilitation center known as the Center for the Intrepid, which comprises ten distinct organizations, including community medical clinics, all centered around the Army's largest inpatient hospital. The facility is supported by a workforce of over 8,000 personnel, including military members, civilians, and contractors, dedicated to serving both injured service members and the broader San Antonio community.

The history of this medical center dates back to 1879, when the first Post Hospital was established as a modest medical dispensary in a single-story wooden structure. By 1886, a permanent hospital was constructed, followed by the establishment of an 84-bed Station Hospital in 1908 on the western side of the post.

Benefits of Employment

Working with the Department of Defense offers a wide array of advantages, including:

• Competitive salary packages
• Paid time off
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Retirement plans, including a Thrift Savings Plan with employer matching contributions

It is important to note that federal civilian healthcare providers are not required to carry medical malpractice liability insurance, as they are protected under the Federal Tort Claims Act while performing their duties.

Eligibility Criteria

This opportunity is open exclusively to U.S. citizens.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation, and preference will be given to candidates who are Board Certified in Internal Medicine, as well as those with experience in inpatient and consultative medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as an Internal Medicine Physician within a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH), providing a wide range of health services for adults, from preventive care to the management of complex acute and chronic conditions.
• Act as an attending physician on the inpatient general medicine ward.
• Coordinate and integrate care across various healthcare elements, including subspecialty services, hospitals, home health agencies, and nursing homes; admit patients to the hospital when necessary.
• Lead and oversee a multidisciplinary clinical team, including nurses, social workers, therapists, and technicians, responsible for patient care and panel management.
• Serve as a consultant for both inpatient and outpatient care within the Internal Medicine Consult Service, available for telephonic or in-person consultations when on call.
• Deliver continuous, comprehensive primary care for adults and Department of Defense beneficiaries, adhering to care standards, the PCMH model, Army policies, and relevant regulations.
• Teach and provide guidance to other healthcare providers as needed.
• Ensure all medical services are documented accurately and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA standards.
• Engage in Continuing Medical Education and quality assurance initiatives.
• Perform moderate to heavy lifting, up to 45 pounds.
• Offer consultative preoperative and perioperative advice to surgical specialties and instruct on consultative medicine to house staff.
• Participate in educational activities for residents and interns, contributing to the ongoing quality improvement of the Internal Medicine Training Program.
• Attend departmental or hospital meetings and engage in Continuing Medical Education and Quality Assurance activities.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

To qualify, candidates must fulfill the educational and experiential requirements outlined below. Experience includes both paid and unpaid roles, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). All relevant experience will be credited, including volunteer work. Resumes must clearly detail pertinent experience; if qualifications are based on education, transcripts must be included with the application.

Basic Requirements for Physician (Internal Medicine)

• Degree: A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada. This degree must be recognized by the appropriate accrediting bodies at the time of attainment. For foreign medical degrees, equivalency must be demonstrated through certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• Licensure: Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted license as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Graduate Training: Following the attainment of a medical degree, candidates must have at least one year of supervised clinical experience, such as an internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited institution.

Additional Qualifications for GP-14

Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited residency in Internal Medicine and possess equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years. Note that experience cannot substitute for the required residency training specific to this specialty.