**Overview** **Physician (Internal Medicine)** **Naval Hospital Bremerton** (NHB) is a United States Navy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United\_States\_Navy) hospital (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospital) located on Naval Station Bremerton in Bremerton, Washington (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bremerton,\_Washington) . Located30 minutes from Tacoma and 45-60 minutes from Seattle. NH Bremerton is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea-Tac Airport and to the deep-water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed—the natural setting of the base. Majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and now sports are a way of life in Washington State. 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** MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Serves as a Physician in the Adult Primary Care Clinic, responsible for the examination, diagnosis and treatment of the full range of outpatients seen in the clinic. The presence of multiple chronic problems complicates diagnosis and treatment, requiring the training and experience of a board eligible or board-certified specialist in internal medicine. Performs a wide range of medical duties covering primary care and general internal medicine. Many patients have multiple interacting acute and chronic medical problems such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, arthritis and cancer. Examines patients, orders and evaluates the full range of radiology and laboratory tests, makes diagnosis and prescribes appropriate treatment to include drugs, inoculations, nursing and dietary care. Refers to appropriate specialty clinic only when required for evaluation and/or treatment. Provides prescription renewal and telephone consultative services. Periodically provides episodic care to patients. Evaluates and treats patients with multiple complicated problems who were screened and referred by the Emergency Room for follow-up. (90%) 2. Supervises, teaches and providea consultation to other health care providers (nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, medical students and interns). Serves as a leader of a health care team comprised of other physicians, non-physician providers, and ancillary staff. Provides medical, consultative services and chart review for quality assurance purposes. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Who May Apply: US Citizens** **Basic Requirement for Physician:** **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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts or proof of foreign equivalency with your application package.) **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 States. **Graduate 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 (Internal Medicine) 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. **If you are selected for a Physician position:** A salary quote will not be provided to you at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted. This consists of the Activity Compensation Panel adding base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary and this will be provided to you once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location. Apply for this Job Online (https://careers-civilianmedicaljobs.icims.com/jobs/8535/physician-%28internal-medicine%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336268516) **Location** _US-WA-BREMERTON_ **Job ID** _2025-8535_ **\# Positions** _1_ **Category** _Medical_ **Salary Range** _Very Competitive_ **Recruitment Bonus** _Negotiable_ **Relocation Assistance** _Negotiable_ **Student Loan Repayment** _Negotiable_