Job Summary
The Family Practice Physician provides comprehensive primary and urgent medical care in support of LOGCAP/V2X healthcare operations. This role delivers patient-centered, evidence-based clinical services across all age groups in accordance with contract requirements, clinical privileges, and applicable U.S. and host nation regulations. The physician is expected to exercise independent clinical judgment, participate in quality assurance activities, and maintain readiness to operate in austere or contingency environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive primary care services, including preventive, acute, and chronic disease management
- Conduct patient evaluations, including medical histories and physical examinations
- Diagnose conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans
- Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and perform procedures within granted clinical privileges
- Deliver urgent and emergent medical care, including patient stabilization and coordination of medical evacuation when necessary
- Accurately document all patient encounters in approved medical record systems in a timely manner
- Participate in quality assurance, peer review, and performance improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and risk management standards
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including specialists and support staff
- Support operational readiness and continuity of care in remote or deployed environments
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from:
- A U.S. or Canadian accredited medical school; or
- A foreign medical school with equivalent education (ECFMG certification or Fifth Pathway Certificate for eligible U.S. citizens)
- Current, valid, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands
- Minimum of one (1) year of supervised clinical experience after MD/DO (internship or first year of accredited residency)
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work in remote, austere, or contingency environments
Preferred Qualifications (if any)
- Prior experience in military, contingency, or austere healthcare environments
Certifications (if any)
- Current Board Certification in Family Medicine or Family Practice (ABMS or AOA recognized board)
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
- Internship or residency training in Family Medicine
- Credentialing & Privileging
- Must successfully complete all required credentialing and privileging prior to providing patient care
- Clinical privileges granted based on verified qualifications, training, and competency