Pediatrician

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a qualified Pediatrician to provide comprehensive pediatric medical services in support of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) and designated Branch Health Clinics throughout the Hampton Roads area. The position will provide care to pediatric patients ranging from newborns through young adults and may support General Pediatrics, Newborn Care, Inpatient Pediatric, and Inpatient Newborn Nursery services.

Coverage locations include BHC Oceana, TPC Virginia Beach, and TPC Chesapeake, as well as the Pediatric Department at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

The Pediatrician will provide high-quality patient care, participate in clinical quality and performance improvement activities, support education and training of healthcare personnel, and comply with applicable military treatment facility (MTF), Department of Defense, and professional standards.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide a full range of 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 while providing appropriate counseling to patients and families.
• Provide preventive healthcare services, 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 other 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 effectively to emergency patient situations, follow established protocols, initiate appropriate interventions, and notify designated personnel of issues requiring additional assistance.
• 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.

Professional & Clinical Expectations:

The Pediatrician is expected to:

• Maintain productivity consistent with other healthcare professionals performing comparable services.
• Practice within established clinical, ethical, legal, and professional standards.
• Follow infection-control procedures, aseptic techniques, universal precautions, and requirements governing infectious waste.
• Maintain awareness of patient rights, privacy, safety, and professional accountability.
• Exercise appropriate clinical judgment and delegation when directing healthcare team members.
• Participate in continuing education and required MTF training.
• Maintain proficiency with applicable clinical information systems, including MHS GENESIS, and comply with applicable communication and documentation requirements.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education:
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
  • 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 graduate 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

• Licensure:
  • Must possess and maintain a full, current, valid, unrestricted medical license meeting the state requirements for the location where services are performed
  • The license may not have limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions
  • An equivalency determination may not be requested as a substitute for the education requirements for this labor category

• Certifications:
  • In addition to the Basic Life Support certification required under the base contract, the Pediatrician must possess and maintain:
    • 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:
  • Board certification in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics that are members of the American Board of Medical Specialties (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 board examination results
  • Board examination results must be provided to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth within one week of receipt
  • Failure to pass the applicable board examination results in ineligibility to provide services under the task order

• Experience:
  • Candidates must meet one of the following:
    • Minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience as a Pediatrician within the last two (2) years; or
    • Be a recent pediatric residency graduate within the last twelve (12) months

• Work Schedule:
  • Contract/coverage position; minimum of 16 hours per pay period. Individual coverage periods will be at least 6 hours and no more than 12 hours