1. QUALIFICATIONS. <br /> Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency <br /> Eligible for board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM) AND must have been board certified by the ABFM or AOBFM within the last 2 years (unless the candidate meets the criteria of having completed residency within the last year). <br /> Must have graduated from an accredited Family Practice residency within one year of hire OR have a minimum of 5 years experience in Family Practice <br /><br />2 TYPE OF WORK. The duties include but are not limited to the following: <br /> Provides outpatient health care to qualifying beneficiaries as scheduled by the Government. <br /> Care shall include but not be limited to continuing, comprehensive health maintenance and medical care to entire family regardless of sex, age, or type of problem. <br /> Maintain a program of comprehensive health for the family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health. <br /> May become the primary care manager for a panel of patients. As a PCM, will be the primary person responsible for the management of the health and wellness of assigned patients. Duties include: <br />1 Examination of patients, formulation differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing. <br />2 Interpretation of examination findings and test results, and implementation of treatment plans. <br />3 Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists. <br />4 Approving/disapproving subspecialty referrals. <br />5 Answering patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff. <br />6 Providing primary and secondary preventive maintenance care. <br />
