Physician (Family Medicine)

Overview

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 retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link :

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

This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

A Personnel Security Investigation is required.

Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.

This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.

A pre-placement medical examination may be required.

Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.

May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.

May be required to possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.

Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate / relevant clinical privileges.

This position may require the incumbent to work on call during irregular work hours which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and / or varying work schedules.

Additional requirements may be determined as positions arise and will be communicated during the hiring process if you are selected.

Required to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Pre-employment physical required and annually thereafter.

This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 3 (Secret) security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

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 premedical 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.

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 :

• Tier 1 : $123,077 - $300,000

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Location US-CA-San Diego

Job ID 2025-8958

# Positions 1

Category Medical

Salary Range $123,077 to - $300,000 per year

Recruitment Bonus Negotiable

Relocation Assistance Negotiable

Student Loan Repayment No