Physician -Primary Care / Family Medicine

Job Description

Currently recruiting a Physician - Primary Care / Family Medicine to provide care to active duty military members and their families at the Intrepid Spirit Center, Fort Campbell, Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The Physician - Primary Care / Family Medicine is a full-time position, 80 hours per two weeks, 8 or 10 hour day shifts, Mon. - Fri., between 6 : 00 AM to 6 : 00 PM. Full benefits, including 22 days paid vacation / sick leave and 11 paid Federal holidays.

DUTIES OF THE PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE / FAMILY MEDICINE :

• Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF, as a Primary Care of Family Physician on an interdisciplinary evaluation team;and provides treatment planning for warriors and beneficiaries with mild TBI and psychological health (PH) health issues.
• Conduct the initial medical intake evaluation, provides medical oversight for the beneficiaries, and works with referring providers at the patient's hometown to coordinate long term and follow- on treatment plan.
• Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
• Coordinate with the care team, discusses matters pertaining to personnel, prioritization of projects and equipment, clinic policies and any phase of the clinical service program connected to TBI or PH evaluation, research and treatment planning.
• 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.
• In concert with government officials, resolve issues not covered by precedents or established policies, and coordinates work operations for matters that may adversely affect patient evaluation and treatment planning operations.
• Comply with regulatory, MTF, and Joint Commission quality inspection / peer review / utilization management requirements, and applicable system applications.
• Serve as physician liaison to a referral management coordination call center, in support of care allocation for clinical referrals.
• Contractor employees shall prepare all documentation to meet or exceed established MTF standards, to include, but not limited to : timeliness, accuracy, content, and signature. Contractor employees shall only use DoD approved abbreviations for documentation in the patient health records. (DoDI 6025.13 and DoDM 6055.05).
• Document and close notes in MHS Genesis within three (3) business days of patient encounters.
• Respond to beneficiary messages submitted and received in the MHS Genesis secure portal systems within one (1) business day.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE / FAMILY MEDICINE :

Equivalency Determination Request : The Contractor may request an equivalency determination as a substitute for education requirements on this labor category.

An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.G., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training an appropriate accrediting body.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OF THE PHYSICIAN - PRIMARY CARE / FAMILY MEDICINE :

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP :

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 30 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty service members, their families, and veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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