7018 - Supervisory Physician (Family Medicine)
Company: Defense Health Agency Civilian Medical Corps
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Overview
Supervisory Physician (Family Medicine) Joint Base Lewis-McChord
(JBLM), Washington
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in
Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is near the city
of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia,
the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along
Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea-Tac Airport and to the
deep-water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Although the Army and Air
Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not
changed-the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier
looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade
Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the
Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor
recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking,
boating and now sports are a way of life in Washington State.
Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of
benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages,
paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and
retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching
employer contributions. For more information, please visit the
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Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES
1. Serves as a Family Practice Physician at the Soldier Readiness
Processing (SRP) Center with primary responsibility of
coordinating, reviewing, evaluating and ensuring satisfactory
documentation, as evidence of completion of the medical
requirements, of all Pre and Post Deployment Health Assessments and
assistance during Periodic Health Assessments generated at Level II
SRP. Ensures coordination with other SRP team members in the
effective and efficient processing of Soldiers through the medical
requirements of the SRPC. Serves as the Medical Director at the
SRPC and is accountable to the Chief of Medical Operations SRPC.
When not performing such functions, incumbent is responsible for
the primary care of Active Duty Soldiers. Scope of services
include, but are not limited to, examination, diagnosis, prevention
and treatment of medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological,
pediatric and orthopedic care.
2. Serves as the Medical Director at Level II SRPC functions in the
U.S. Army Health Clinic, Department of Medical Readiness and as
needed in the Department of Family Practice. Examines Active Duty
and other authorized beneficiaries to determine presence and extent
of diseases and conditions. Administers appropriate care and/or
referral of cases requiring hospitalization or subspecialty care.
Performs the following procedures: toe nail removal, minor
suturing, reduction of simple fracture of extremities, emergency
delivery, endometrial biopsy, joint aspiration/injection,
proctosigmoidoscopy, ECG performance and initial interpretation,
interpretation of basic radiographs, insertion/removal of IUD,
regional anesthesia, splinting/casting/immobilization of simple
fractures, crisis intervention. These procedures require category
III credentials. Category III credentials require a Family Practice
Residency completion and Family Practice Board Certification as
well as Basic Life Support certification.
3. Supervises the personnel assigned or attached to the Medical
Operations Division, SRP Center:
Military and Federal civilian employees. Advises and provides
counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives
of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for
vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration
of skills and qualifications, mission, requirements, and EEO and
diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets
performance standards. Explains performance expectations to
employees and provides regular feedback on strength and weaknesses.
Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work
assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring
consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when
appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves
employee complaints and refers more serious disciplinary matters.
Prepares documentation to support action taken. Identifies employee
developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal
and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages
self-development. Approves annual leave assuring adequate coverage
for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time.
Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates. Promotes an
environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and
contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security
and patient privacy responsibilities by ensuring education and
compliance with the Health Information Protection and Portability
Act (HIPPA). Recognizes and takes action to correct situations
posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies
EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions
and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner
free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions
to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel
resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate
employees.
4. Serves as physician at the Soldier Readiness Center (SRC) and in
regard to Medical Holdover (MHO) Section, responsible for the
examination and diagnosis of patients seen in the Department of
Medical Readiness for purposes of initiating MHO status and the
Medical Evaluation Board process. Many patients have multiple
interacting acute and chronic medical problems such as diabetes,
hypertension, asthma, arthritis, mental illness, orthopedic related
injuries, and cancer. The presence of multiple acute and chronic
conditions and processes complicates assessment and diagnoses,
requiring the training and experience of a board certified
specialist in family practice. In an outpatient clinic, performs a
wide range of medical duties covering diagnosis and disability
processing/determination. Carefully reviews medical records,
examines patients, orders and reviews consultations, and evaluates
the full range of radiology and laboratory tests, makes diagnoses,
and dictates the Medical Evaluation Board Narrative Summary in
accordance with Army Regulations, for reporting to the Physical
Evaluation Board. Refers to appropriate primary care or specialty
clinics when required for evaluation and/or treatment. Serves as
member of Physical Profiling Board, providing temporary profiles
and initiating and combining permanent profiles as needed when duty
or assignment limitations are medically indicated.
PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
US Citizenship required
Board Certified/Eligible
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the
United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body
in the year of the applicants graduation. A Doctor of Medicine or
equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided
education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to
accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by
permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign
Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway certificate for
Americans who completed premedical education in the United States
and graduate education in a foreign country).
Candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to
practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United
States.
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