Physician (Family Practice)

U.S. Citizenship and Residency Completion Required for Application

Overview

Position Summary:

This role is based at the Family Clinic located in Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia.

Fort Gregg-Adams is situated just three miles east of Petersburg, VA, approximately 116 miles from Washington D.C., and 21 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia. Richmond boasts a vibrant cultural scene, featuring top-notch museums, universities, a symphony orchestra, professional ballet and opera, as well as various theater companies and art galleries. The area provides convenient access to both the ocean and mountains, along with the capital city. Residents can enjoy a variety of trendy shops and dining options, numerous sports and entertainment venues, historic sites, and one of the largest river park systems in the nation. The city consistently ranks among the best places to live in the United States.

Civilian personnel play an essential role in supporting the mission of the Department of Defense. They bring skills that are not readily available within the military but are critical for military operations. The Department of Defense combines the expertise of both military and civilian members to create a cohesive organization.

Additional information includes:

• Potential eligibility for student loan repayment.
• Possibility of receiving a recruitment or relocation bonus.

Key Responsibilities

As a Family Practice Physician, your responsibilities will encompass, but are not limited to:

• Conducting examinations for active duty personnel, their family members, and other authorized beneficiaries to identify diseases and medical conditions.
• Providing appropriate care or referring cases that require hospitalization or specialized treatment.
• Performing various medical procedures, which may include vasectomies, simple fracture reductions, lumbar punctures, emergency deliveries, endometrial biopsies, joint aspirations/injections, and proctosigmoidoscopies.
• Assessing physical requirements and carrying out physical examinations for different categories of military and civilian staff.
• Supervising medical students, externs, residents, and other non-professional healthcare providers as necessary.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements for Supervisory Physician (Family Practice):

• Education: A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from a recognized institution in the United States or Canada, accredited at the time of graduation. Alternatively, a foreign medical degree may be accepted if it is deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. schools, as evidenced by permanent certification from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or a fifth pathway certificate for U.S. citizens who completed premedical education domestically and graduate education abroad.
• Postgraduate Training: Following the attainment of a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, candidates must have at least one year of supervised clinical experience, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited institution.
• Licensure/Certification: Candidates must hold a permanent, full, and unrestricted medical license to practice in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Experience Required for GP-14: Relevant experience includes both paid and unpaid roles, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). To qualify based on experience, your resume must detail at least four years of residency training in the relevant specialty or equivalent experience in Family Practice. This experience should encompass a broad range of medical duties focused on comprehensive patient care for individuals of all ages, including advanced examination, diagnosis, treatment effectiveness, and post-discharge care.

Eligibility: Open to U.S. Citizens.