Family Medicine Physician - Outpatient

Job Title: Family Medicine Physician - Outpatient
Job ID: 87581
Location: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas


What you will be doing:

• Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF.
• Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
• Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
• Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
• Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.  Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols.
• The HCW shall perform all procedures and duties that are normal to the scope of a Family Care Physician and for which privileges are granted by the MTF. These are essentially the same duties as those required of any Medical Corps Officer or government Civil Service HCW of similar experience and in similar duty assignments.
• The HCWs shall provide care for outpatients as needed. The HCWs shall perform chart reviews and attend medical staff meetings as part of the normal workday.
• The HCW shall treat a scheduled number of patients per day. This number is dependent on the business model and current Standard Operating Procedure and is consistent for military, civilian or contract HCW. The current model is an average of 21 patients per day for an 8-hour shift and to include completing charting, processing telephone consults and review radiology/lab results and is subject to change at any time.
• The HCW shall provide initial emergency medical care required to any civilian, military, or military beneficiary requiring it in life threatening situations. Patients shall be transferred to the appropriate military or civilian hospital when the attending HCW determines that the patient is stable enough to make the trip.
• The HCWs shall provide comprehensive and continuing health and medical care services e.g., diagnosis, prevention, therapy, maintenance, and rehabilitation. The HCW shall manage the health care needs of patients with serious illnesses through consultation or direct referral to specialty physicians.
• The HCWs shall interview patients, diagnose illnesses, prescribe treatments and medicine, perform minor surgery and refer patients to military or civilian hospitals for more complex medical problems.
• The HCW shall perform only those services for which privileges have been granted by the MAHC credentials committee and the Clinic Director.
• The HCW shall see patients in the inpatient setting at MAHC as needed.
• The HCW shall only prescribe medications within the scope of work of the HCW. Medications beyond the scope of work of the HCW require interaction with physicians from other clinics.
• The HCW shall complete medical records, forms and documents within time limits specified by MAHC for the type of medical entry being made.
• The HCW shall check MAHC e-mail daily since the HCW will work varying schedules and MAHC e-mail is the official method of internal communications.
• The HCW shall take the patient history and perform medical surveillance physicals on appointed military and Department of Army Civilians.
• The HCW shall request lab tests, x rays, pharmaceuticals, referrals, etc. via the MHS Genesis or current computer system. The HCW shall request consultations and procedures as considered appropriate.
• The HCW shall study health records and evaluate the significance of total clinical evidence. The HCW shall read and abide by DHAPM 6025.13 Clinical Quality Management, volumes 1-7. The HCW shall make periodic follow up examinations of patients to determine progress and reaction to treatment, review clinical evidence to detect deviation from normal disease course, and determine the patient's progress.
• When deemed appropriate, the HCW shall consult with other physicians concerning the significance of symptoms and interpretations, prepare clinical reports of each examination, consultation and diagnosis and record other pertinent data in the appropriate format. The HCW shall maintain accurate and up to date records, including daily man hours.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.
• The HCW shall be capable of performing the full range of family practice services including diagnosis and treatment of urgent/acute diseases/injuries to include but not limited to: Skin, Pulmonary System, Head Gastrointestinal System Eyes, Musculoskeletal System Ears, Genitourinary System, Nose Reproductive System, Throat Lymphopoietic System Neck Central Nervous System Cardiovascular System Endocrine System.

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
• Completion of an accredited residency approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• Board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).
• At least one year of primary care experiences
• Shall have and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) in one of the 50 US States and/or territories. 
• Active DEA registration.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.