Family Clinic Physician

Family Practice Physician

The Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive physician services within the scope of privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Guide, instruct, or assist other healthcare professionals as allowed by clinical privileges and responsibilities. Conduct patient examinations, diagnose conditions, administer treatments, and prescribe medications within trained capabilities and granted privileges. Deliver preventive care, health maintenance services, and patient education, including annual physical, promotion of healthy behaviors, and self-care skills. Order diagnostic tests as appropriate and refer or consult with relevant healthcare providers or resources as needed. Demonstrate technical proficiency in supervising and teaching medical staff, conducting educational lectures, and participating in in-service training for clinic team members, adhering to professional standards. The Family Practice Physician performs primary care exams for patients from neonatal to geriatric age groups. Administer both primary care and administrative exams, such as Physical Readiness Test (PRT) waivers, Preventive Health Assessments (PHA), Sea Duty/Operational Screening exams, School and Sports physicals, Pap smears, and well-woman exams. Recommend Sick-in-Quarters (SIQ) status or duty modifications for active-duty personnel as per MTF guidelines. Diagnose and treat urgent and non-urgent illnesses and injuries affecting any organ or system in patients across all age ranges. Prescribe medications as needed. Manage referrals following MTF policies and protocols. Document all referrals in the patient's medical record and in the MTF's automated data systems as per facility guidelines. Provide initial response to medical emergencies within the clinic until relieved by the Medical Officer of the Day. The Family Practice Physician identifies cases that exceed MTF capabilities and coordinate emergent transportation to suitable medical facilities.

Requirements

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).

Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a Family Practice setting within the past 5 years.

License: Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. state.

Board Certification: Board eligibility required; board certification preferred. Acceptable boards include the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Family Practice, American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.

Life Support Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are mandatory.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. 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.

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