Physician (Family Medicine)

Physician (Family Medicine) – GP-0602-14 – Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, CA

NAS North Island, also known as Naval Air Station North Island, is located at the north end of the Coronado peninsula on San Diego Bay in San Diego, California. It is part of the largest aerospace‑industrial complex in the United States Navy – Naval Base Coronado (NBC). NAS North Island serves as the home port for several aircraft carriers of the United States Navy.

NAS North Island is located in San Diego, which means easy access to several historical sites, museums, theaters, great restaurants, and shopping districts, as well as just about anything else you can think of. Whether you’re looking to take in the local cuisine, experience San Diego’s vibrant culture, or get some outdoor recreation in, there’s a ton to do both on and off‑station, so go out and explore your options. Also, other nearby cities include Chula Vista, National City, La Mesa, Imperial Beach, and Bonita.

NAS North Island enjoys San Diego Bay weather, which means it sees some of the warmest temperatures on the west coast. Like most of California, it is considered a semi‑arid climate. On average, NAS North Island sees highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s. The average daily temperature is about 65 degrees. The area sees about 9 inches of rain annually.

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 a retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link : https : / / www.usajobs.gov / Help / working-in-government / benefits /

Responsibilities

• Independently formulate full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and / or evidence‑based clinical practice guidelines.
• Perform emergency services or crisis intervention, including life‑saving emergency procedures when necessary.
• Serve as member of the professional medical staff and / or faculty to provide advisory and consultative services on various meetings, committees, conferences, and / or boards.
• Develop medical policy, guidance, and standard of care determinations within the Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Attend and / or participate in health care conferences as requested.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

US Citizenship Required

Basic Requirement For Physician (Family Medicine)

Degree : Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed pre‑medical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.

Licensure : Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Graduate Training : Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one‑year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

Requirements

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below :

Residency Training for GP-14 Position : Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Family Medicine) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

If you are selected for a Physician position : A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location. This announcement may be used to fill positions at any of the tier's listed below :

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

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