Pediatrician

International SOS Government Medical Services • Chesapeake, VA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

International SOS Government Medical Services is hiring a Pediatrician to provide preventive, acute, and ongoing care for newborns, children, adolescents, and young adults at clinics in the Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Suffolk area. Care includes routine examinations, immunizations, and diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. The Pediatrician will also guide healthcare professionals and pediatric residents in delivering care.

The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid meal break. Compensation is $135.00–$145.00 per hour. The role offers a $300 incentive for each weekend shift worked or a $400 incentive for each federal holiday shift worked; at least six hours must be worked to qualify for either incentive. Annual CEU reimbursement of $1,000 is available.

Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency.
• Graduation from a U.S. or Canadian medical school, an LCME-approved medical school, or an AOA-approved osteopathic college; graduates of other medical schools must provide ECFMG certification.
• Full, current, unrestricted license to practice medicine as a pediatrician in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Meet one of two pathways: board certification in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics and at least one year of full-time pediatrician experience within the past two years; or completion of residency within the past 12 months.
• Recent graduates must be scheduled for the board exam or awaiting results and provide results within one week of receipt.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), specifically American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers or the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; certification cards must display the American Heart Association or Military Training Network emblem.
• Possess and maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification as recognized by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Provide two letters written within the past two years attesting to clinical skills: one from a supervisor and one from a clinic or hospital administrator or practicing physician.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients across routine, acute, and chronic care needs.
• Provide screenings, examinations, immunizations, and counseling to patients and families.
• Evaluate and manage developmental, learning, and behavioral concerns.
• Conduct appropriate examinations, documentation, and reporting when child abuse or neglect is a concern.
• Perform or oversee diagnostic and minor procedures, such as abscess drainage and suturing simple lacerations.
• Provide clinical direction and teaching to healthcare professionals and pediatric residents.
• Respond to patient emergencies according to established protocols.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Participate in peer review, performance improvement, and clinical education activities.

Benefits

• Annual CEU reimbursement of $1,000.
• Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus.
• $300 incentive for each weekend shift worked, subject to a minimum of six hours worked.
• $400 incentive for each federal holiday shift worked, subject to a minimum of six hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree