Physician (Family Medicine) GP-0602-14

Overview

Collaborative Care in a State‑of‑the‑Art Military Community. Come join our team located at Ireland Army Health Clinic Fort Knox, KY.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Family Physician to care for military families. Practicing at Fort Knox offers a rare environment free from the traditional administrative burdens and insurance hassles of the private sector. You will be serving a uniquely grateful patient base of active‑service members, their families, and retired veterans within a highly collaborative, state‑of‑the‑art healthcare system.

Physician Family Medicine

• Hours of Operations: Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Fort Knox is uniquely situated in north‑central Kentucky, offering a secure and family‑friendly lifestyle near major metropolitan areas.

• Low Cost of Living: Affordable housing market, low property taxes, and a cost of living below the national average.
• Highly Rated Communities: Surrounding towns such as Elizabethtown, Radcliff, and Vine Grove are known for safety and excellent schools.
• Proximity to Major Hubs: Convenient driving distance to Louisville, Lexington, Nashville, and Cincinnati.

Salary

Up to $315,000 per year.

Benefits

Eligible for the comprehensive benefits package available to federal civilian employees. Details available at

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Primary Care Optimization (PCO) Clinical Lead: Direct and deliver full‑spectrum, cradle‑to‑grave outpatient care. Independently manage a diverse panel of beneficiaries from newborns to geriatrics, addressing complex acute illnesses and chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions).
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Medical Staff: Provide vital clinical guidance and consultative support to a multidisciplinary team, advising mid‑level providers, nursing staff, and medical technicians on optimal care pathways and triage protocols for urgent, emergent, and routine clinical presentations.
• Drive the Patient‑Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model: Oversee and facilitate all professional care activities within the designated PCMH team. Champion a holistic, team‑based approach to patient health, ensuring seamless care coordination, emphasizing preventive medicine, and optimizing clinic workflows to enhance outcomes and satisfaction.
• Maintain Clinical Excellence and Policy Compliance: Engage in continuing medical education (CME) to remain at the forefront of medical advancements. Ensure clinical practices align with Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Treatment Facility (MTF), and department‑specific protocols, and participate in regular in‑service training and peer‑review activities.
• Provide Critical Medical Support During Crises: Function as a vital medical asset during local emergencies and MTF‑level disaster scenarios, delivering immediate, life‑saving primary care and triage during mass casualty events or severe crises.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent from an accredited US or Canadian institution. Foreign degrees must have verified US equivalency (ECFMG, Fifth Pathway, or USMLE).
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted medical license from any US State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or US Territory.
• Successful completion of an accredited Family Practice residency program, plus a minimum of four (4) years of combined residency and professional clinical experience.