- Full Time
Family Practice Physician
- Vacancy ID: 4572
- Trenton, NJ (McGuire AFB)
Professional Performance Development Group is looking for a Family Medicine Physician to serve at McGuire AFB, NJ. Opportunity to provide medical care to active-duty personnel and their families. Seeking a skilled physician committed to excellence and patient-centered care. Competitive compensation and benefits offered, as well as ongoing training and support for professional development. Apply now to join our team.
Join Our Medical Healthcare Team
"*" indicates required fields
Application Requirements
Future Opportunity
- Degree/Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Graduate from an accredited medical 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 and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) at the time the degree was obtained (e.g. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge substantially 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.
- Experience: Successful completion of an internship and residency program (corresponding to the specialty required in the TO) which has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association. Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training). For purposes of this requirement, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described: 1. 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. 2. A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by an appropriate accrediting body. 3. A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions
- Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
- BLS
Professional Performance Development Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. Professional Performance also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. PPDG is an “Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.”
The duties include but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
- Must possess organization, problem-solving, and communication skills to articulate medical requirements to patients, families/caregivers, medical and non-medical staff in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintains all required certifications, ensures attains annual Continuing Medical Education (CME), and completes required MDG staff training.
- As Primary Care Manager (PCM) for a panel of patients, will be the primary provider responsible for the management of the health and wellness of his/her assigned patients.
- Examination of patients, formulation differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
- Interpretation of examination findings and test results, and implementation of treatment plans.
- Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
- Submitting/approving/disapproving subspecialty referrals.
- Answering patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
- Accepting walk-in patients, per 87th MDG policy/procedures.
- Providing primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
- Be capable of adequately diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric and adult acute and chronic diseases and injuries.
- Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
- Treat all patients and staff in a professional manner.
- Prepare records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures (examples: Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Review In Lieu of (RILO).
- Attending and participating in patient care reports, patient care conferences (DAWG), team conferences, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities as needed and/or as determined by the supervisor.
- Respond to Emergency situations. Participate in other emergency situations.
No hours specified. Contact us for more info.