Physician (Family Medicine)

Independently formulates full treatment plans based on sound evaluation and diagnoses consistent with current and/ or evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Applies new procedures in the evaluation and treatment of complex patient cases and conducts research for the advancement of the Family Medicine program and for quality improvement to other providers and patients. Encourages patients to make difficult lifestyle changes to improve their heath and provides follow-up treatment and care to patients to ascertain compliance with therapy and response to treatment. Determines and provides assessments of fitness and suitability for duty and deployments of service members. Participates in Quality Assurance (QA) functions, performance improvement programs, risk management programs, and peer review programs. Develops guidelines and trainings for interns, residents, and other medical staff to follow when carrying out patient care services.