Family Medicine Physician

@ Defense Health Agency
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Family Medicine Physician

Plano, Collin County, TX
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About the job

The healthcare provider serves active duty, families, and beneficiaries in Texas. The role involves clinical assessment, treatment, referrals, teaching, emergency care, and documentation, supporting overall patient health and readiness.

Requirements

  • Medical license in Texas
  • Experience with family medicine
  • Ability to assess and treat patients

Qualifications

  • Medical degree (MD or DO)
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Strong clinical skills

Full job description

Family Medicine physician job in Texas : - Examine active duty, family members and other authorized beneficiaries to determine the presence and extent of diseases and conditions. - Administer appropriate care and or referral of cases requiring hospitalization or subspecialty care. - Provide emergency/lifesaving care to patients on a periodic basis. - Teach and consult medical students/externs, and other non-professional health care providers when needed. - Scope of care includes assessment, treatment, consultation, and evacuation of patients. - Writes prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, dispenses medications, and prescribes controlled substances in accordance with approved treatment protocols. - Records entries into patients chart including progress notes, treatment rendered, tests or procedures ordered, notations of prescriptions, and drugs dispensed or administered. - Uses judgment in devising solutions and actions to resolve issues, conditions and problems. - Performs Other Duties as Assigned
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