Physician (Pediatrics) GP-0602-14

DHA • Fort Gregg-Adams, VA

4d

About The Position

This position is located at the Family Clinic, Fort Lee, VA. Fort Lee is located three-miles east of Petersburg, Virginia; 116-miles from Washington D.C.; and is 21-miles from Richmond, the Virginia state capitol. Richmond is a flourishing cultural community enhanced by first-class museums and universities, its own symphony, professional ballet and opera, and numerous theater companies and art galleries. The region offers easy access to the ocean, mountains, and D.C. Residents enjoy trendy boutiques and restaurants, numerous sports and entertainment attractions, historic landmarks, and one of the nation's largest river park systems. The city is consistently rated among the Best Places to Live in America. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/ Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment. A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized.

Requirements

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
• Additional information about transcripts is in this document .
• Basic Requirement for Physician (Pediatrics): Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• Licensure: Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.
• In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
• Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled Pediatrics and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.
• FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ .

Responsibilities

• Address the biological, social, and environmental influences of the developing patient, with an impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
• Service include, but are not limited to, examination, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.
• Provide first contact, continuous, comprehensive primary care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents according to current standards of care.
• Complete required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who collectively takes responsibility for the ongoing care of patients.
• Coordinate and/or integrate care across all elements of the healthcare system (e.g., subspecialty care, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes) and the patient's community (e.g., family, public and private community).
• Ensure the highest standards of professional practice and ethics are maintained.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions
• A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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