WHASC, JBSA Lackland (59th Medical Wing or 59 MDW), Texas
Posted on August 15, 2025
Family Practice
74585
Nurses Etc. Staffing is looking for a full-time Family Medicine Physician MD/DO to join our team at Trainee Health Clinic (Reid Clinic) on Lackland AFB, TX . This is a unique opportunity to work with active-duty military and their beneficiaries.
The position represents:
The position represents:
- Excellent compensation
- Outpatient only
- Any active license is acceptable in this government facility
- Malpractice paid
- Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
- Education: 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.
- Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: In addition to the qualifications listed in the contract, HCWs shall maintain the following additional certifications:
- Family Practice Physician Additional Certifications: Board certified in Aerospace Medicine, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine or Preventive Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM), American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM) Internship/Residency: 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 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
- Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
- Board Certification: Requirements for board certification are as follows: Family Practice Physicians: Must be board certified upon performance start date. Current board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM)
- Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine as required in the TO.
- 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.
- 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 care providers.
- Be 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.
- Shall provide outpatient health care to qualifying beneficiaries as scheduled/provided by the Government, as based on AFMS/Acute Care Services standards.
- Care shall include but not be limited to continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to entire family regardless of sex, age, or type of problem.
- May become the primary care manager for a panel of patients. As a PCM, will be the primary person 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.
- Prepare and maintain proper medical records on beneficiaries to whom treatment is provided in accordance with MTF procedures.
- Follow the established operating procedures for the trainee health clinic. He/she shall participate in the quality control activities of the department of pediatrics.
- Maintain minimum access standards, seeing at least 100 bookable patients per week, closing notes within 72 business hours of appointment.
- Approving/disapproving subspecialty referrals.
- Answering patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
- Providing primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
- All inpatients will be admitted as per the local MTF instructions.
- Be capable of adequately diagnosing and treating a wide-range of pediatric and adult acute and chronic diseases and injuries including but not limited to conditions of the:
| Skin | Pulmonary System | |
| Head | Gastrointestinal System | |
| Eyes | Musculoskeletal System | |
| Ears | Genitourinary System | |
| Nose | Reproductive System | |
| Throat | Lymphatic System | |
| Neck | Central Nervous System | |
| Cardiovascular System | Endocrine System |
NURSE’S Etc. STAFFING does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
If this would interest you please call me Nina Lowe at (210)566-9995.
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If this would interest you please call me Nina Lowe at (210)566-9995.
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