Family Practice Physician

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The Community - Tucson AZ
Tucson is a place where talented artists, chefs, and craftspeople have taken inspiration from the incredible natural surroundings of the Sonoran Desert for thousands of years. While the sunsets are world-famous, that same sun never sets on the creativity of some of the finest, and the belief is that everyone displaying here offers something genuinely exceptional and evocative of the place they play their trade. More than just saguaros and Sonoran hot dogs, Tucson is a cultural and natural hub where visitors can experience the Southwest as it was meant to be. In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson offers a modern perspective of the old west. The city is home to a wide range of museums, historic sites, hiking trails, golf courses, and some of the most unique flora and fauna in the world, giving visitors plenty to do during their time here. From gardens and zoos to the museums and university campus, Tucson's unique beauty shines through the wide range of attractions and vibrant downtown districts.

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Airport Information: Tucson International Airport (TUS)
This airport is located about 8 miles south of downtown Tucson, Arizona. It serves as the primary airport for Southern Arizona and is a hub for domestic and international flights. The airport features two runways and a single terminal with concourses nd B. TUS offers a range of services and amenities, including various dining options, shopping outlets, and rental car services.

For more information about TUS, check out their website here!

Tucson - DMAFB
Located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is home to 11,000 airmen from 34 unique mission partners, supporting four combatant commanders around the globe every day. Over the years, Davis-Monthan AFB has built a proud history of distinction and most recently received the 2018 Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award as the best base in the Air Force. The 355th Wing serves as the host unit for the installation, in addition to its primary mission of deploying, employing, and sustaining combat search and rescue and attack airpower in support of combatant commanders worldwide.

Additionally, Davis-Monthan AFB is home to the 12th Air Force, the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, the 55th Electronic Combat Group, the 214th Attack Group of the Arizona Air National Guard, the 943rd Rescue Group of the Air Force Reserve, and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, among many others.

Family Medicine Physician Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for TRICARE Prime enrolled beneficiaries, as well as TRICARE for Life and space available beneficiaries ranging from newborn to geriatric age presenting with complex and interdependent acute and chronic conditions.
• Serve as the leader under the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of health care delivery and will facilitate and manage the full spectrum of professional and patient care activities of the Primary Care Manager (PCM) team.
• Obtain appropriate history and perform physical examination of patients. Types of physicals may include, but are not limited to annual exams, pre/post deployment health assessments, Preventive Health Assessments (PHAs), Security and Overseas Clearances, pre-confinement physicals, Line of Duty (LOD), occupational, fitness evaluations, sports and newborn physicals.
• Adequately diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric and adult diseases and injuries. Formulate differential diagnostic plans. Conditions include but are not limited to the management of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, asthma, inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthritic conditions, cancer diagnosis/management/surveillance, musculoskeletal injuries, and acute and chronic psychiatric/psychologic disorders.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, with implementation of appropriate treatment plan and follow-up care in a cost-effective manner.
• Prescribe medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Perform medical procedures within credentials and scope of practice. Procedures may include, but are not limited to, casting/splinting, suturing, excisional skin biopsies, vasectomies, and micro excisional dermatologic techniques.
• Request consultation or referral with appropriate subspecialties, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
• Provide advice by telephone, secure messaging, or in person to other providers, nursing and paraprofessional staff on the care of patients.
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physical, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Identify and report cases which have public health significance and carry out effective control measures.
• Stabilize and manage patients in a medical or surgical emergency, ensuring appropriate care/transfer to a higher-level facility is accomplished as clinically indicated.
• Communicate orally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals (peers, health care team staff, patients), including clear, precise telephone and electronic communication. Document clinical encounters and patient instructions into the medical record via the electronic medical record system per 355 MDG policies.
• Perform medical exams, and reviews, and conduct appropriate military-specific documentation such as (but not limited to) narrative medical summaries for Medical Evaluation Boards, medical profiles, and quarters authorization following military-specific policies.

Family Practice Physician - REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited medical school with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience within the last three years, preferably in a primary care setting.
• Must be board-certified in Family Medicine.
• Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Must have current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States of Columbia.

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KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.