Family Medicine Physician

MD/DO - Family Medicine Physician Norfolk, Nor-fok, or Naw-fok, no matter how you pronounce it, the experience will always be the same: fun, vibrant entertainment and culture, delicious cuisine and 144 miles of shoreline waiting to be explored! With the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic ocean andcountless rivers in our backyard, you are never far from the water; you can experience intense watersports, leisurely sails, or simply enjoy the view. Take a tour of the Elizabeth River harbor on a majestic tall ship, sip on some of the best wines around at Mermaid Winery, Virginia's very first urban winery, or watch world-renowned artists blow glass at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. If history is your thing, sign up for a boat or land tour of the world's largest Naval Base, stop by the MacArthur Memorial, or walk the Cannonball Trail. You can jam out to some of the nation's best music at the NorVA, named "Venue that Rocks" the hardest by Rolling Stones magazine. There are antique shops, coffee houses & breweries galore in the hip, historic Ghent district just a few minutes from downtown. And Norfolk is friendly to our local environment with more than 45 registered LEED buildings as well as hotels, restaurants and attractions participating in the Virginia Green program. There is truly something for everyone here! Naval Branch Health Clinics in Norfolk Sewell's Point Branch Health Clinic Position Overview (Duties Include But Are Not Limited To) Physician will not be required to provide obstetrics (OB) services. Provide a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the commanding officer. Technically guide, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals seeing patients within the scope of their clinical privileges or responsibilities. Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling. Order diagnostic tests as applicable. Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated. Technically guide and teach other medical staff, and provide educational lectures and participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such guidance and interaction will adhere to government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols. This requirement is consistent with the personal services nature of the contract. Qualifications Must possess a doctorate degree in medicine from an accredited college approved by the liaison committee on medical education and hospitals of the American Medical Association, a doctorate degree in osteopathy from a college accredited by the American Osteopathic Association, or permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Must have successfully completed a residency program in family medicine. Possess board certification in family medicine as determined by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or from the American Osteopathic Association. Must possess and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license (corresponding to the specialty required by the task order) in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Possess a minimum of one (1) year experience within the preceding two (2) years. Possess and maintain certification in basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) as approved through the American Heart Association (AHA). Possess and maintain a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration number (certificate) to prescribe controlled substances as listed in 21 C.F.R. 1308. Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a government security clearance. KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.