Air Force Family Medicine Doctors play a crucial role in ensuring that military personnel and their families receive top-tier medical care, both in peacetime and during conflicts. This position emphasizes a comprehensive approach to healthcare, addressing the whole spectrum of health conditions, and serving all age groups. As an integral member of the U.S. Air Force Medical Service team, you will experience a dynamic career, intertwined with the unique challenges and rewards of serving both the military and civilian community.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Care:
- Deliver comprehensive primary care services to Air Force personnel and their families, across all age groups.
- Manage common, acute, and chronic health conditions, emphasizing preventive care and health education.
Deployment Readiness:
- Ensure medical readiness of servicemen and women, providing care and medical clearance for deployment.
- Potentially serve in forward operating bases or medical aid stations during times of conflict or humanitarian missions.
Team Collaboration:
- Work cohesively with healthcare teams, including nurses, specialists, and support staff, ensuring optimal patient care.
- Engage in multidisciplinary teams, aiming to manage complex cases effectively, and ensure holistic patient care.
Educational Endeavors:
- Remain abreast of developments in family medicine, continuously improving clinical skills and knowledge.
- Participate in or lead educational programs, ensuring the medical readiness and clinical skills development of the medical team.
Healthcare Administration:
- Engage in administrative duties, such as record maintenance, resource management, and adherence to healthcare policies.
- Participate in or lead committees focused on quality improvement, patient safety, and healthcare service optimization.
Research Participation:
- Involve yourself in, or lead, clinical research initiatives, aiming to enhance medical knowledge and improve healthcare delivery within the military context.
Community Involvement:
- Participate in community health initiatives, ensuring the general wellness of the Air Force community.
- Engage in family advocacy, supporting the diverse needs of military families.
Qualifications:
- Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
- License: Active and unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the U.S.
- Board Certification: Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine.
- Military Requirements: Meet all military health and physical standards and commit to a period of service as per Air Force requirements and be a US Citizen.
- Experience: Prior experience in family medicine is preferred. Military health experience is a plus but not a requirement.
Key Competencies:
- Clinical Expertise: Mastery in clinical skills and knowledge pertaining to family medicine.
- Decision-Making: Sound clinical judgment and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both with patients and within healthcare teams.
- Leadership: Aptitude in leading healthcare teams, projects, and initiatives.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to the unique challenges and dynamics of military medicine.
- Commitment: Dedication to providing exemplary care to military personnel and their families.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with additional allowances.
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits.
- Pension and retirement plans.
- Opportunities for professional development and further education.
- Unique experiences and career progression within military medicine.
