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 & HoursHours of Performance (MTF Operations): Monday through Friday, 0545–1800Shift Options: 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour shifts (Monday–Friday)Core ResponsibilitiesThe 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 ServicesProvide internal medicine care for adult patients ages 18 and older with acute and chronic conditionsExamine, diagnose, treat, and prescribe appropriate courses of treatment within scope of training, experience, and privilegesProvide preventive care and health maintenance, including annual physicals, counseling, and patient education to support positive health behaviors and self-care skillsManage comprehensive patient care including post-discharge follow-up, urgent/acute needs, chronic disease management, and medication managementDiagnostics, Referrals, and Care CoordinationOrder diagnostic tests and interpret results as appropriateApprove/disapprove subspecialty referrals and request consultations or referrals to appropriate specialists/clinics/resources as indicatedProvide telephone consult support with assistance of clinic staffRefill prescriptions and manage ongoing treatment plans and preventive care needsAccess to Care & Panel Management (If Assigned)May serve as a Primary Care Manager (PCM) for an empanelmentMeet access standards of at minimum:50 bookable face-to-face and 15 telemedicine appointments per week; orIf telemedicine is not available, 63 bookable face-to-face appointments per weekPanel and booking standards may be adjusted based on Graduate Medical Education (GME) requirements when applicableEmergency Response & Clinical ReadinessProvide immediate evaluation and management of emergency problems as they occurMaintain readiness to respond to emergent clinical situations consistent with facility protocolsTeaching, Training, and Professional SupportDirect, perform, or assist in the instruction of other healthcare professionals within granted privilegesProvide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to clinic staff membersDemonstrate technical proficiency in directing and teaching other medical staff in accordance with Government and professional clinical standards and accepted protocolsClinical Scope of Conditions ManagedThe physician must have sufficient experience to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries including, but not limited to:Cardiovascular conditionsRespiratory diseasesGastrointestinal diseasesEndocrinological diseasesRheumatological diseasesRenal diseasesInfectious diseasesNeurological disordersProcedures (If Assigned to Inpatient Services)If working inpatient services, the physician must have sufficient experience to perform procedures including, but not limited to:ECG interpretationFlexible sigmoidoscopyGraded exercise treadmill testingCentral line placementArterial line placementIntubation and airway managementHemodynamic invasive monitoringLumbar punctureParacentesisThoracentesisCPRQuality, Compliance, and Performance ImprovementParticipate in the clinic Quality Assurance Program and performance improvement activities as required to meet Joint Commission standards and MTF requirementsMaintain compliance with MTF policies, procedures, bylaws, and professional conduct standardsSupport ongoing review of clinical competence as part of initial and recurring privileging processesRequirementsCompetenciesStrong clinical judgment across adult acute and chronic disease managementAbility to manage a primary care panel and meet access standards as requiredEffective care coordination, referral management, and documentation skillsAbility to respond effectively to emergent clinical issuesCommitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based careStrong communication skills for patient education, counseling, and team collaborationMinimum QualificationsEducationDoctor 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/ResidencySuccessful 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)ExperienceMust meet service-specific credentialing clinical competency requirementsMust include at least 32 hours of patient treatment within Internal Medicine in the last 24 monthsBoard CertificationBoard Certified in Internal Medicine or eligible to test for Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)Licensure/PrivilegingCurrent, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine as required in the Task OrderMust meet privileging requirements per the most current version of AFI 44-119, Medical Quality OperationsMust furnish the MTF Credentialing Office copies of valid licenses, registrations, education/training, and certifications as requiredCertificationsCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationCurrent Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationCurrent Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certificationScreening RequirementsPrivileging applications may require screening through NPDB/HIPDB and applicable exclusion/sanction lists (e.g., DHHS OIG exclusions and TRICARE sanction listing) prior to clinical practiceBenefitsMPF 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.