What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician (Family Practice) position at Department Of Health And Human Services?
Job Summary
The physician will provide direct medical services, including diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic services within their specialty. This includes treating patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric, and maintaining accurate medical records.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct medical services, including diagnosis, prevention, and treatment within the specialty
- Treat patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records
- Communicate effectively with patients and families from diverse backgrounds
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from a recognized institution
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician in any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
- At least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, such as an internship or residency program
- Board certification in the specialty or completion of an accredited residency program within the past three years
- Three or more years of experience since completion of an accredited residency program, or actively pursuing Board certification in the specialty
Education
A bachelor's degree is not required for this position; however, it may be preferred by some agencies. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
