Job Description

Job Opportunity: Family Practice Physician
Location: Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC), Meridian, MS
Start Date: Immediate
Schedule: Full-Time — Monday–Friday, 8.5–9 hour shifts between 0700–1600 (no more than 80 hours per 2-week period)

Make a Difference Behind the Mission
Are you a compassionate, detail-driven physician who wants your work to directly support U.S. military communities? If so, this opportunity might be a perfect fit.
We are seeking a Family Practice Physician to provide comprehensive clinical, preventive, and therapeutic medical services to eligible beneficiaries at NBHC Meridian, MS, in support of the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit (NMRTU). This position supports a U.S. Navy Military Treatment Facility contract, and your work will contribute to real-world impact for service members and their families.

What You'll Do
Clinical Care

• Examine, diagnose, and treat patients across all age ranges for acute illness, chronic conditions, and general health maintenance.
• Perform minor surgical and clinical procedures within scope of privileges.
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiological tests, and prescribe appropriate medications.
• Initiate referrals to specialized care when clinically indicated.

Preventive & Occupational Medicine

• Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals and health/wellness counseling.
• Perform required military physical exams, including periodic health assessments (PHAs), deployment-limiting evaluations, and separation/retirement physicals.
• Conduct occupational medicine exams, including pre-employment, baseline, and periodic surveillance evaluations.

Documentation & Team Collaboration

• Document all patient encounters promptly and accurately in MHS GENESIS (DoD electronic health record system).
• Provide medical guidance and in-service training to ancillary clinic staff, including Corpsmen and nursing staff.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of military and civilian healthcare professionals.

Who You Are

• A patient-focused physician who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Comfortable working within military protocols, Joint Commission standards, and MTF clinic bylaws.
• A strong communicator and collaborator who works well with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Reliable and mission-driven, with a commitment to supporting military readiness.
• You may be a military spouse, veteran, or simply someone who values service and purpose.

Qualifications
Education

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from a school accredited by the LCME, AOA Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, or an ACGME-recognized accrediting body.
• Foreign-trained physicians must demonstrate equivalency via permanent ECFMG certification, a Fifth Pathway certificate, or successful completion of the USMLE.

Residency & Board Certification

• Successful completion of an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP).

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (hands-on training required; web-based-only courses not accepted).
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of recent clinical experience as a Family Practice Physician.

Work Authorization

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Why You'll Love It Here
🕓 Predictable Schedule — Two-week schedules are provided a month in advance, with no more than 80 hours every two weeks
🩺 Meaningful Mission — Provide direct, hands-on care to service members and their families at a Navy Military Treatment Facility
🌳 Small-Town Charm — Enjoy community-focused living in Meridian, Mississippi
🤝 Supportive Team — Work alongside a collaborative team of Corpsmen, nurses, and fellow providers

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French Consulting is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.