Pediatrician (PT) - Portsmouth (NMCP), Virginia

The Copper River Family of Companies • Portsmouth, VA

7d • $140 - $150 • Onsite

About The Position

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a part-time Pediatrician to provide comprehensive pediatric medical services in support of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP). The role serves pediatric patients from newborns through young adulthood and may support General Pediatrics, Newborn Care, Inpatient Pediatric, and Inpatient Newborn Nursery services. The coverage location is the Pediatric Department at NMCP.

The Pediatrician provides high-quality patient care, participates in clinical quality and performance-improvement activities, supports healthcare personnel education and training, and follows applicable military treatment facility, Department of Defense, and professional standards. This is an independent contractor (1099) coverage engagement with a minimum of 16 hours per pay period. Individual coverage periods are at least 6 hours and no more than 12 hours. Specific days, hours, and shift lengths are scheduled by the designated government representative; the schedule for each two-week period is provided three months in advance.

The position requires an M.D. or D.O. from a qualifying medical school, completion of an ACGME-approved residency, an unrestricted current medical license meeting state requirements for the service location, and applicable certifications and board credentials. Candidates must have either at least one year of full-time Pediatrician experience within the last two years or be a recent pediatric residency graduate within the last twelve months. The role requires NRP and PALS certification in addition to Basic Life Support certification required under the base contract, and board certification in Pediatrics, subject to the stated exception for eligible recent residency graduates.

The job description states that this specific engagement is not eligible for employee benefits. The broader company benefits section lists benefits that may be offered depending on employment classification and contract requirements; eligibility may vary by position.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Graduation from a qualifying U.S. or Canadian medical school, an approved medical school recognized through the applicable AMA/Liaison Committee on Medical Education pathway, an AOA-approved college of osteopathy, or an international medical school with evidence of ECFMG certification.
• Completion of an accredited residency approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
• Clinical experience sufficient to meet applicable credentialing and competency requirements.
• Full, current, valid, unrestricted medical license meeting state requirements for the service location; the license may not have limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification recognized by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification recognized by the American Board of Pediatrics.
• Basic Life Support certification required under the base contract.
• Board certification in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics or the AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, as applicable.
• A recent residency graduate may qualify if within 12 months of residency completion and scheduled for the applicable board examination or awaiting results; results must be provided to NMCP within one week of receipt, and failure to pass makes the candidate ineligible to provide services under the task order.
• Meet one experience pathway: at least one year of full-time Pediatrician experience within the last two years, or graduation from pediatric residency within the last twelve months.
• Minimum of 16 hours per pay period; individual coverage periods are at least 6 hours and no more than 12 hours.
• An equivalency determination may not be requested as a substitute for the education requirements for this labor category.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric medical services to newborns, children, adolescents, and young adults in outpatient and applicable inpatient settings.
• Conduct routine, acute, and chronic medical evaluations and examinations involving all pediatric organ systems.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric illnesses and medical conditions, and counsel patients and families.
• Provide preventive care, including immunizations, screenings, developmental assessments, and routine examinations.
• Evaluate and provide appropriate care or referrals for developmental and learning disabilities, emotional and adjustment concerns, and suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Perform or clinically oversee diagnostic and minor surgical procedures within the scope of practice and established protocols.
• Provide clinical oversight, direction, and instruction to healthcare professionals, pediatric residents, students, and supporting clinical personnel.
• Participate in patient-care reviews, peer review, Performance Improvement, Risk Management, and other quality-improvement activities.
• Maintain timely, accurate, concise, and legible medical documentation in accordance with clinic directives and applicable requirements.
• Respond to emergency patient situations, follow protocols, initiate appropriate interventions, and notify designated personnel when additional assistance is required.
• Participate in Family Advocacy Program activities as directed, including medical examinations, documentation, and reporting.
• Attend required meetings, continuing education, in-service training, and MTF annual training programs.
• Maintain productivity consistent with comparable healthcare professionals and practice within clinical, ethical, legal, and professional standards.
• Follow infection-control procedures, aseptic techniques, universal precautions, and infectious-waste requirements.
• Maintain awareness of patient rights, privacy, safety, and professional accountability; exercise appropriate judgment and delegation when directing healthcare team members.
• Maintain proficiency with applicable clinical information systems, including MHS GENESIS, and follow communication and documentation requirements.

Benefits

• The specific independent contractor engagement is not eligible for employee benefits.
• The company benefits section lists comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to employment classification and contract eligibility.
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility.
• Health Savings Account for a high-deductible medical plan, subject to eligibility.
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match, subject to eligibility.
• Open leave policy and paid holidays, subject to eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and other benefits, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree