Physician - Internal Medicine

MPF Federal is seeking a qualified Physician – Internal Medicine to provide outpatient internal medicine services at WHASC, JBSA-Lackland. Services will be performed onsite at the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).

The Internal Medicine Physician will deliver comprehensive, evidence-based primary and internal medicine care to adult patients while supporting readiness, access to care, quality improvement, and clinical training initiatives in accordance with MTF policies and privileging requirements.

Work Schedule & Hours

Hours of Performance (MTF Operations): Monday through Friday, 0545–1800
Shift Options: 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)

Core Responsibilities

The Internal Medicine Physician will provide services within the scope of practice and clinical privileges granted by the MTF, including but not limited to:

Adult Primary Care & Internal Medicine Services

• Provide internal medicine care for adult patients ages 18 and older with acute and chronic conditions
• Examine, diagnose, treat, and prescribe appropriate courses of treatment within scope of training, experience, and privileges
• Provide preventive care and health maintenance, including annual physicals, counseling, and patient education to support positive health behaviors and self-care skills
• Manage comprehensive patient care including post-discharge follow-up, urgent/acute needs, chronic disease management, and medication management

Diagnostics, Referrals, and Care Coordination

• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results as appropriate
• Approve/disapprove subspecialty referrals and request consultations or referrals to appropriate specialists/clinics/resources as indicated
• Provide telephone consult support with assistance of clinic staff
• Refill prescriptions and manage ongoing treatment plans and preventive care needs

Access to Care & Panel Management (If Assigned)

• May serve as a Primary Care Manager (PCM) for an empanelment
• Meet access standards of at minimum:
• 50 bookable face-to-face and 15 telemedicine appointments per week; or
• If telemedicine is not available, 63 bookable face-to-face appointments per week

• Panel and booking standards may be adjusted based on Graduate Medical Education (GME) requirements when applicable

Emergency Response & Clinical Readiness

• Provide immediate evaluation and management of emergency problems as they occur
• Maintain readiness to respond to emergent clinical situations consistent with facility protocols

Teaching, Training, and Professional Support

• Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other healthcare professionals within granted privileges
• Provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to clinic staff members
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in directing and teaching other medical staff in accordance with Government and professional clinical standards and accepted protocols

Clinical Scope of Conditions Managed

The physician must have sufficient experience to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries including, but not limited to:

• Cardiovascular conditions
• Respiratory diseases
• Gastrointestinal diseases
• Endocrinological diseases
• Rheumatological diseases
• Renal diseases
• Infectious diseases
• Neurological disorders

Procedures (If Assigned to Inpatient Services)

If working inpatient services, the physician must have sufficient experience to perform procedures including, but not limited to:

• ECG interpretation
• Flexible sigmoidoscopy
• Graded exercise treadmill testing
• Central line placement
• Arterial line placement
• Intubation and airway management
• Hemodynamic invasive monitoring
• Lumbar puncture
• Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis
• CPR

Quality, Compliance, and Performance Improvement

• Participate in the clinic Quality Assurance Program and performance improvement activities as required to meet Joint Commission standards and MTF requirements
• Maintain compliance with MTF policies, procedures, bylaws, and professional conduct standards
• Support ongoing review of clinical competence as part of initial and recurring privileging processes

Requirements:
Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment across adult acute and chronic disease management
• Ability to manage a primary care panel and meet access standards as required
• Effective care coordination, referral management, and documentation skills
• Ability to respond effectively to emergent clinical issues
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based care
• Strong communication skills for patient education, counseling, and team collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
• Graduate of an accredited medical school in the United States or Canada (or foreign equivalent meeting U.S. equivalency requirements such as ECFMG certification, Fifth Pathway, or USMLE completion as applicable)

Internship/Residency

• Successful completion of an internship and Internal Medicine residency approved by ACGME or the AOA (or recognized U.S./Canada accrediting equivalent)
• At least one (1) year of supervised clinical experience providing direct patient care (internship or first year of residency)

Experience

• Must meet service-specific credentialing clinical competency requirements
• Must include at least 32 hours of patient treatment within Internal Medicine in the last 24 months

Board Certification

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine or eligible to test for Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Licensure/Privileging

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine as required in the Task Order
• Must meet privileging requirements per the most current version of AFI 44-119, Medical Quality Operations
• Must furnish the MTF Credentialing Office copies of valid licenses, registrations, education/training, and certifications as required

Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Screening Requirements

• Privileging applications may require screening through NPDB/HIPDB and applicable exclusion/sanction lists (e.g., DHHS OIG exclusions and TRICARE sanction listing) prior to clinical practice

Benefits:
MPF Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.