Summary:

We have an immediate need for board certified Family Practice physicians at our Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Air Force Base location in Anchorage AK.  These FP physicians will be working in a unique facility serving Air Force, Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Public Health Services.

Key FP Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary care manager for a panel of patients.
• Maintain a program of comprehensive health for the family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Provide immediate evaluation and management of emergency problems as they occur.
• Answer telephone consults with assistance of clinic staff.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of pediatric and adult acute and chronic diseases and injuries.
• Determine need for consultation and assist in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Approve/disapprove subspecialty referrals.
• Provide primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
• May be responsible for clinical oversight of physician assistants/nurse practitioners on the Patient Centered Medical Home.

• Attend and participate in patient care reports, patient care conferences, team conferences, professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional

activities.

Working Conditions: 

• 65-bed facility providing inpatient, outpatient, and emergent care.

• Scheduled shifts are normally Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. 

Qualifications:

• Requires completion of an accredited Family Practice residency.
• Must have at least 24 months'' experience in the practice of Family Medicine or in training within the last 36 months.
• Current board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM) required.
• Must have sufficient experience to be able to perform medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, Cardioversion, punch biopsies, excision of skin lesions, Intubation, LP, Paracentesis, etc.