What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Health Physician position at Giacare Inc?
About the Role:
In anticipation of future government awards, GiaCare Inc. is now accepting applications for Physician (Primary Care/Family Medicine) to support Fort Campbell in Clarksville, Tennessee.
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,
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).
OR
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 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). 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 below.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- The DoD only recognizes certifications issued by the boards that are of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
- A current, valid, 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.
Duties:
- 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 Medical Insurance (GiaCare pays for employees' medical benefits) 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.
- echnically 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 establishedpolicies, 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.
Benefits:
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k (Non-matching)
- Employee Referral Program
About GiaCare:
GiaCare, Inc. is a proud woman-owned business founded with a clear and unwavering mission:
“To better the lives of our patients and caregivers through high-quality healthcare.”
We specialize in delivering comprehensive medical staffing solutions across the United States, with a core emphasis on serving the Department of Defense and other Federal Government agencies. Our team includes a diverse range of skilled healthcare professionals, enabling us to meet both permanent placement and travel staffing needs with precision and reliability.
GiaCare prides itself on providing mission-critical support where it matters most. We are especially honored to support our military communities by ensuring quality healthcare for active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
At GiaCare, we are deeply proud of our exceptional workforce professionals who are not only highly qualified but also deeply committed to making a difference.
Join us today and become part of a purpose-driven team where our mission is to inspire, empower, and enhance lives within our communities and throughout our organization.