Pediatrician

Aspen Medical - Twentynine Palms, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Twentynine Palms, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Aspen Medical is seeking Pediatricians to provide temporary contracted medical services at Military Treatment Facilities across the United States, specifically at the Twentynine Palms Naval Hospital in California. This role offers competitive compensation and promotes a strong work-life balance while working with the federal government.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF.
• Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
• Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
• Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
• Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school in the U.S. or Canada.
• Board eligible or board certified as required in the TO.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine as required in the TO.
• Experience as required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced medical and anatomical skills.
• Knowledge of general surgery practices.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours.
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Virtual Interviews
• Variable locations throughout the United States
• Year-long contract assignment
• Detailed pay rates and other benefits outlined in the initial interview phase