Physician ( Emergency Medicine) GP-0602-14 Full Time Only

Company: Defense Health Agency
Location: Columbus
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

Overview US Citizenship and Residency Completion Required to Apply This position is located at Martin Army Community Hospital, Fort Benning, GA. Physician (Emergency Medicine) Full-Time We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Emergency Medicine Physician to start work ASAP but ideally NLT spring/summer 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving and managing a wide variety of cases, often complicated by indistinct symptoms or overlapping conditions, across a patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric. This role requires exercising considerable skill, perception, and independent judgment to ensure proper diagnosis, treatment, and referral in a fast-paced emergency department. - Suitable candidates can be Board Certified emergency physicians OR residency trained with 4 years emergency room experience - Salary range: $123k-350K Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/ Fort Benning is located in the "Tri-Community" comprised of Columbus, GA; Ft. Benning, GA; and Phenix City, AL. Columbus (Georgia's second-largest city) is home to the 15-mile trail known as the Chattahoochee RiverWalk. The RiverWalk provides an excellent facility to bike, in-line skate, jog, or just take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the scenery. Columbus offers a variety of attractions such as the State Theatre of Georgia, the historic Springer Opera House; the RiverCenter, a performance site for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra as well as companies for national Broadway show tours, comedians and entertainers; the National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus; the National Infantry Museum, which displays a large collection of military art and artifacts; the Columbus Museum, one of the largest state-of-the-art facilities in the Southeast; and the beautiful Historic District - circa 1850-1870. The stunning Florida gulf shores and Blue Ridge Mountains are only a few hours' drive. ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities - Triage and Diagnosis:Serves as a Medical Officer in the Emergency Room (ER), receiving patients with diverse and complex conditions. Exercises significant independent judgment to accurately diagnose and treat patients presenting with indistinct or overlapping symptoms. - Critical Decision-Making:Makes immediate, critical decisions and initiates treatment for difficult emergency cases, including heart attacks, head injuries, lacerations, seizures, and other life-threatening conditions. - Direct Patient Treatment:Treats the physical condition of the patient (e.g., administers intravenous fluids for heat exhaustion, prescribes medication) or recognizes and refers patients to a specialist for further diagnosis and treatment when necessary. - Surgical Procedures:Performs minor surgery as required, such as incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses, I&D of hemorrhoids, and suturing lacerations. - Leadership and Supervision:Instructs and supervises other medical personnel in the care and treatment of patients, serving as a Senior Specialist and mentor within the department. - Medication Management:Administers and prescribes appropriate medicine and treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. - Record Keeping:Accurately records all relevant medical data and case history in the Composite Health Care System (CHCS). - Performs other duties as assigned. QualificationsQualifications US Citizenship required - Education:Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited medical school. - Residency:Completion of an accredited residency in emergency medicine. - Experience: - Proven experience Board Certified emergency medicine Physicians or residency trained with 4 years emergency room experience (Family Medicine and potentially internal medicine would be suitable as well if they meet the experience clause) - Postgraduate clinical experience in emergency medicine is required. - Licensure and Certification: - Valid state medical license and current registration to practice. - Board certification or eligibility by ABEM or AOBEM. - Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification is required. - ACLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications are highly desirable.

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