Physician (Family Practice)

Vicenza is one of the most scenic locations of any Armed forces command posts. It is located near the historic Venice, Italy, and just south of the Swiss Alps. Vicenza has a population of just over 160,000 people. It is home to several world-famous cultural and architectural landmarks such as The Basilica. Outside of its thriving cityscape are vineyards, farms, and industrial land developments.

Caserma Ederle is located around 25 miles west of Venice, Italy. It is a smaller base, with scaled down versions of regular military facilities and programs. Those who are stationed at Caserma Ederle often live off-base due to housing restrictions. The base itself includes: Post Exchage (PX), Commissary, Theater, Clubs, Welfare programs, Recreational Opportunities.

The base is home to the U.S Army Health Clinic-Vicena, which currently serves a population of more than 8,000 personnel. It is also home to the Vicenza Exchange, the largest mall complex south of the Alps. The mall offers a wide variety of facilities such as a one hour photo, florist, tailor, Laundromat, barber shop, food court, and car rental.

Licensed physician having completed residency training in Family Practice and be board certified or board eligible in Family Practice. Provides medical services/procedures as appropriate to examine, diagnose, and treat infants, children, and adult patients within the scope of practice of a family physician. Applies diversified knowledge of preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical and surgical procedures. Performs surgical procedures in emergencies and performs minor surgical procedures. Assesses the health status of patient. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings on the physical assessment and history taking. Prescribes medications, as appropriate, in accordance with the hospital regulations and protocols. Orders lab and other tests as appropriate to evaluate patient's health status. Interprets the results of tests and follows up on abnormal reports. Maintains documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with hospital directives. Openings in hospital setting and clinical setting.

US Citizenship Required

Physician must be board eligible/certified in Family Practice. Certification in BLS, PALS, NRP and ACLS is required. Must be eligible for full credentials to provide clinical care to eligible beneficiaries. Must be eligible for certification by the American Board of Family Practice without further training. Basic Requirements: Degree: Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicant’s graduation. Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate must have had at least 3 years of residency training in family practice from an institution accredited for such training. Licensure: For positions involving patient care, candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.