Physician - Family Practice jobs in Alexandria, LA

Physician - Family Practice examines and treats members of family, regardless of age or sex. Ensures proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Being a Physician - Family Practice prescribes and administers medications, performs routine vaccinations, and provides advice regarding personal health and hygiene. Requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary. Additionally, Physician - Family Practice requires a MD degree from an accredited school. Requires a valid state license to practice. May report to a medical director. Physician - Family Practice's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Physician (Family Practice)
  • Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA
  • Fort Johnson, LA OTHER
  • Overview

     

    Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) is an Army post located in Vernon Parish in Louisiana seven miles from Leesville, Louisiana. The city of Leesville, population 6700, is situated between Shreveport and Lake Charles. It is 63 miles to Lake Charles, Louisiana and 50 miles to Alexandria where the nearest municipal airport is located. Fort Johnson is the second largest employer in the state of Louisiana and has a huge economic impact on the entire state. The Army is situated on 198,000 acres. The Department of the Army actually owns 100,000 acres with the remaining acreage belonging to the United States Forest Service and part of the Kisatchie National Forest. The land that the post is on is both of historical and archeological value.

     

     

    Living in Leesville, LA is a wonderful experience. This small city of about 6,000 people offers a unique rural charm and plenty of outdoor activities to explore. Residents can enjoy the nearby lakes and woods for fishing, camping, hiking, and all other sorts of outdoor adventures. The city also boasts numerous attractions such as the local museum, library, and performance venues, providing the community with a variety of cultural activities to take part in. There is also a wide selection of restaurants and shops that offer something for everyone to enjoy. The atmosphere in Leesville is friendly and welcoming; it's easy to make friends there!

     

     

    Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

    Responsibilities

    Duties

    Physician (Family Practice) performs in accordance with policies and guidelines established bysupervisor. Exercises independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis,treatment, referral and disposition of patients.

    Serves as Family Practice Physician. Scope of services include, but are not limited to, examination,diagnosis, prevention and treatment of medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, and orthopediccare.

    Takes ownership, responsibility for care of assigned panel of patients. Provides first contact,continuous, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults according tocurrent standards of care, the patient centered medical home model of care, and Army policy andrelevant regulations. Leads a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who collectively takeresponsibility for the ongoing care of patients. Coordinates and/or integrates care across allelements of the healthcare system (e.g., subspecialty care, hospitals, home health agencies,nursing homes) and the patient's community (e.g., family, public and private community).Completes required records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specifiedprocedures and regulations.

    Teaches and provides consultation to other health care providers as assigned.

    Qualifications

     

    Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United StatesGraduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled(Obstetrics and Gynecology) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.

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(Physician) Family Practice - Family Medicine
  • Arlington HealthCare
  • Natchez, MS FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 5314 Practice Details Replacing another Family Medicine physician who is relocating. Outpatient-Only Hospitalists are available Employed by the clinic Compensation Details Competitive salary C...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Locum Tenens Physician Family Practice
  • Aya Healthcare
  • Natchitoches, LA FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR,TEMPORARY
  • Aya Locums has an immediate opening for the following position: Physician Family Practice in Natchitoches, Louisiana. This is a 26 week contract position that requires at least one year of experience.
  • 13 Days Ago

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Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Pineville, LA
  • The Inline Group
  • Pineville, LA FULL_TIME
  • Christus Health - Full Time - Friday 8 AM - 5 PMEmployedNew Graduates Welcome to ApplyAverage Patients seen: 18-22 patients per dayLoan RepaymentSign-On BonusCompensation: Competitive first-year guara...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Alexandria, LA
  • The Inline Group
  • Alexandria, LA FULL_TIME
  • Christus Health - Full Time - Friday 8 AM - 5 PMEmployedNew Graduates Welcome to ApplyAverage Patients seen: 18-22 patients per dayLoan RepaymentSign-On BonusCompensation: Competitive first-year guara...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physician (MD/DO) - Family Practice in Pineville, LA - Excellent Benefits 2024-03-01
  • LocumJobsOnline
  • Pineville, LA FULL_TIME
  • LocumJobsOnline is working with The Inline Group to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Pineville, Louisiana, 71360!About The PositionChristus Health - Full Time - Friday 8 AM - 5 PMEmployedNew Gra...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Physician - Neurosurgery
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Physician - Neurosurgery Position: CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini is seeking a Neurosurgeon to join an establi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Gastroenterologist
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Position Summary: CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini is seeking a Gastroenterologist to join an established practi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Hematology/Oncology
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Cancer Center is seeking a full-time BC/BE Hematology/Oncology physici...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Obstetrics / Gynecology
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Summary: CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini is seeking a Obstetrics and Gynecologist to join an established practi...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Family Medicine
  • Christus Health
  • Pineville, LA
  • Description Summary: CHRISTUS Health is seeking a board certified or board eligible Family Medicine Physician to join an...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Urologist
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Position: CHRISTUS St. Francis Cabrini is seeking an Urologist to join an established practice in Alexandria...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - Neurosurgery
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Physician - Neurosurgery Position: CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini is seeking a Neurosurgeon to join an establi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician General Cardiology
  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA
  • Description Position Summary: CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini seeks to employ a General Medical Cardiologist to their cardi...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in the state of Louisiana and is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. It is the principal city of the Alexandria metropolitan area (population 153,922) which encompasses all of Rapides and Grant parishes. Its neighboring city is Pineville. In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census....
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Income Estimation for Physician - Family Practice jobs
$184,001 to $241,916
Alexandria, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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