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Physician (Family Medicine)

Defense Health Agency

Fort Leavenworth, KSJob$124–335K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$124–335K/yr
Location
Fort Leavenworth, KS
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Permanent Certification By Educational Commission For Foreign Medical GraduatesFifth Pathway CertificateSuccessful Completion Of US Medical Licensing ExaminationCurrent Active Full Unrestricted Physician LicenseDoctorate

Job overview

Defense Health Agency is hiring a Physician (Family Medicine). The Physician (Family Medicine) position at Munson Army Health Center in Fort Leavenworth, KS, involves providing comprehensive primary and preventive outpatient care to patients of all ages. This role manages complex, acute, and chronic health conditions, performs minor surgeries, and conducts specialized medical evaluations. The physician also serves as a clinical and administrative leader for the Patient Centered Medical Home team, guiding personnel and managing patient care activities.

Key focus areas include Provide comprehensive primary and preventive outpatient care to patients of all ages, Manage a wide range of complex, acute, and chronic health conditions, and Perform various in-office procedures, including minor surgeries.

Successful candidates bring US Citizen, Doctor Of Medicine Or Osteopathic Medicine, and Accreditation By Council On Medical Education Of The American Medical Association. Important skills include Clinical Preceptor, Coaching, QA, Utilization Review, Risk Management, and Peer Review.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical PreceptorCoachingQAUtilization ReviewRisk ManagementPeer ReviewPolicy DevelopmentProgram ManagementDepartment SupervisionMedical TreatmentCredentialingAdministrative Processes

Qualifications

US CitizenDoctor of Medicine or Osteopathic MedicineAccreditation by Council on Medical Education of the American Medical AssociationAccreditation by Liaison Committee on Medical EducationAccreditation by Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic AssociationPermanent Certification by Educational Commission for Foreign Medical GraduatesFifth Pathway CertificateSuccessful Completion of US Medical Licensing ExaminationCurrent Active Full Unrestricted Physician License1 Year Supervised Clinical ExperienceResidency Training in Family Medicine or Family Practice4 Years Equivalent Experience and Training

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

Physician (Family Medicine) Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

About the Position: This position is located at Munson Army Health Center, Fort Leavenworth, KS.

  • This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

  • A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

  • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

  • Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Fort Leavenworth is located near the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The immediate area is considered a national treasure with historic sites and homes filled with small-town charm and friendliness merged with Kansas City retail, attractions and entertainment. Kansas City, well known for its BBQ, Jazz and fountains, is rich in culture with a thriving performing arts scene. Honored as one of the World's 15 Most Beautiful Concert Halls, the Kauffman Center attracts some of the world's most renowned performers and entertainers. For the sports enthusiasts, Kansas City hosts professional sports with the Royals, Chiefs and Sporting Kansas City soccer club. An international airport is conveniently located within a 30 minute drive of Fort Leavenworth.

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

Duties

  • Provide comprehensive primary and preventive outpatient care to patients of all ages, managing a wide range of complex, acute, and chronic health conditions.

  • Perform various in-office procedures, including minor surgeries, and conduct specialized medical evaluations for active duty, civilian, and other beneficiaries.

  • Serve as the clinical and administrative leader for the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) team, guiding personnel and managing patient care activities to ensure high-quality, cost-effective healthcare.

  • Act as a clinical preceptor and mentor for other professional providers, and actively participate in continuing education programs, peer reviews, and hospital committees.

  • Direct clinics quality assurance, utilization review, risk management, and peer review activities.

  • Review and consider recommendations to change policies, procedures and programs needed for the efficient operation of the entire department.

  • Direct and is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and supervision of all aspects and activities of the department, medical treatment, credentialing, quality assurance, and administrative processes.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience and education requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts isin this document (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr\_public?id=kb\_article&sysparm\_article=KB0016283) .

Basic Requirements for Physician (Family Practice)::

Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a 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 at the time the degree was obtained.

Foreign Degree: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts or proof of foreign equivalency with your application package.)

Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and 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.

Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine 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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Residency Training for GP-14 : Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled ( Family Medicine, Family Practice ) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years . Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

If you are selected for a Physician position: A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location. This announcement may be used to fill positions at the tier listed below:

  • Tier 1: $123,077 - $300,000

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Location US-KS-FT. LEAVENWORTH

Job ID 2026-9376

# Positions 5

Category Medical

Salary Range $124,308 - $335,000 per year

Recruitment Bonus Negotiable

Relocation Assistance Negotiable

Student Loan Repayment Negotiable

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