Physician - Internal Medicine
QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a skilled and motivated Internal Medicine Physician to provide patient care services at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC), Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. This position plays a critical role in delivering timely, high-quality, patient-centered care in support of the military healthcare mission.
About the role
The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical expertise, sound medical judgment, and the ability to effectively manage emergent and complex cases. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are also critical to success in this position.
Duty Hours: Monday through Friday between the hours of 0700-1700 as coordinated by the section. Overage hours are only available for continuity of care requirements or emergencies and shall not exceed 600 hours annually.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient Internal Medicine care for adult patients, including the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care across a broad spectrum of Internal Medicine disorders, including cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, endocrine, renal, neurological, rheumatologic, and infectious diseases.
- Conduct new patient evaluations, follow-up appointments, telehealth visits, and virtual consultations in accordance with Military Treatment Facility (MTF) policies and procedures.
- Coordinate patient care with specialty providers, ancillary services, community resources, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation, coding, and patient records in accordance with DHA, MTF, Joint Commission, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, preventive health measures, and population health management activities.
- Provide patient and family education regarding disease prevention, wellness, treatment plans, and long-term health maintenance.
- Collaborate effectively with military, civilian, and contract healthcare personnel while supporting the mission and standards of the Military Health System.
- Participate in clinical meetings, professional staff activities, committee assignments, and other administrative responsibilities as required.
- Support the education and training of medical residents, physician assistant students, medical students, and other healthcare trainees, as applicable.
- Maintain compliance with TRICARE, DHA, and Military Health System policies, standards, and clinical practice guidelines.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an internship and residency program in Internal Medicine approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association.
- At least 1 year of supervised clinical experience (e.g., internship or first year of residency).
- Actively employed in the practice of Internal Medicine or in training for 24 of the last 36 months.
- Sufficient experience within the past 24 months in performing the following medical procedures:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Current certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Board Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
- Permanent, full, and unrestricted Medical License to practice medicine in the state of Nevada.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background/security investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
- Willingness to comply with DHA vaccination requirements and pass a TB test.
- Must maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed, professional appearance.
Benefits
- Paid leave
- Employer-sponsored group medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage
- Legal services and identity theft protection
- Accident insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
- Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with immediately vested employer contribution match
- Professional development opportunities, including courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement