Physician (Family Medicine)

Job Title

Family Medicine Physician

Duties

Serve as a recognized technical authority in the delivery of Family Medicine across the familymedicine clinic, primary care clinic, urgent care clinic, and other clinical settings within the MTF.

Possess comprehensive graduate medical education and extensive post-graduate clinical experience in Family Medicine, with board certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or equivalent certifying body.

Diagnoses illnesses and prescribe and administer healthcare treatment plans for patients across the full spectrum of age, gender, and complexity, including those suffering from injury or disease.

Develop and implement new clinical approaches, treatment protocols, and care delivery models including primary care optimization, population health management initiatives, and chronic disease management programs.

Perform emergency services and crisis intervention, including life-saving emergency procedures when necessary.

Serve as the clinical program lead or co-lead for a major Family Medicine program element (e.g., a PCMH team, a chronic disease management program, or a readiness program).

Provide clinical direction to advanced practice providers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants), nursing staff, medical technicians, and other clinical support personnel assigned to the program.