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Family Practice Physician U.S. Air Force, Global, Lackland AFB, TX
Randolph Afb, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location San Antonio, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/29/21

Position Summary
The world-class healthcare the Air Force provides isn’t just for our Airmen, it’s also for their families. Family Practice Physicians are responsible for the comprehensive care in men and women of all ages. From health maintenance and preventive services to behavioral and social needs, these specialists provide services that broadly encompass the treatment needs of their patients.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Maintain comprehensive care for families that includes preventive medicine services, behavioral health and community healthcare.
  • Determine the need for consultation and treatment provided by other specialists.
  • Coordinate outpatient and inpatient services with other medical activities.
  • Formulate medical training programs and instruct both medical and nonmedical personnel on a variety of health-related topics.

Benefits

The Air Force benefits package is unparalleled in the civilian world. Benefits include:

  • 30 days of vacation with pay each year
  • Outstanding healthcare coverage for you and your family
  • Food and housing assistance
  • Generous retirement program
  • Continuing medical education opportunities
  • Free or low-cost world travel opportunities

Qualifications
This is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree
  • Completion of residency in family practice or board certification by either Board of Family Practice or the Advisory Board of Osteopathic Specialties
  • Completion of eight-week Officer Training School
  • Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 47
  • Must be willing to relocate

About the Air Force

The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space, and cyberspace. We live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. The Air Force offers hundreds of careers from healthcare to engineering in order to serve the American people and provide precise and reliable global vigilance, reach and power for the nation.