Pediatrician (FT) - Portsmouth (NMCP), Virginia

The Copper River Family of Companies • Portsmouth, VA

7d • $140 - $150 • Onsite

About The Position

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a qualified full-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 adults and may support General Pediatrics, Newborn Care, Inpatient Pediatric, and Inpatient Newborn Nursery services. The coverage location is the Pediatric Department at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

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

The physician must meet applicable education, licensure, certification, board-certification, and credentialing requirements. The position requires an M.D. or D.O., an accredited residency, an unrestricted medical license appropriate to the service location, NRP and PALS certifications, and Pediatrics board certification or the stated eligibility exception for recent residency graduates. Candidates must have at least one year of full-time Pediatrician experience within the last two years or be a recent pediatric residency graduate within the last 12 months.

The position listing states a pay range of $140—$150 USD. Although the listing describes benefits offered by the broader Copper River Family of Companies, it also states that this independent-contractor position is not eligible for employee benefits and that benefits eligibility depends on employment classification and contract requirements.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Graduation from a qualifying medical school in the United States or Canada; 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.
• A full, current, valid, unrestricted medical license meeting state requirements for the location where services are performed; 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.
• Board certification in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABMS) 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 of the experience pathways: at least one year of full-time experience as a Pediatrician within the last two years, or graduation from pediatric residency within the last 12 months.
• Maintain proficiency with applicable clinical information systems, including MHS GENESIS.
• Work a minimum of 16 hours per pay period, with individual coverage periods of at least six and no more than 12 hours.

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 healthcare, including immunizations, screenings, developmental assessments, and routine pediatric 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 appropriate diagnostic and minor surgical procedures within the scope of practice and established clinical 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 established protocols, initiate appropriate interventions, and notify designated personnel when additional assistance is needed.
• Participate in Family Advocacy Program activities as directed, including appropriate medical examination, 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 established 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 clinical judgment and delegation.
• Maintain proficiency with applicable clinical information systems, including MHS GENESIS, and comply with communication and documentation requirements.

Benefits

• The position is explicitly described as not eligible for employee benefits.
• The broader company benefits list includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; a healthcare and dependent-care Flexible Spending Account; a Health Savings Account for a high-deductible medical plan; a 401(k) with employer match; open leave policy and paid holidays; tuition reimbursement; a transportation expense account; and an employee assistance program. Eligibility may vary by position and contract requirements.

What This Job Offers

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