Pediatrician (PT) - Portsmouth (NMCP), Virginia

The role

The Pediatrician will provide comprehensive pediatric medical services to patients ranging from newborns to young adults. This includes outpatient and inpatient care in support of Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.

What you will do

• Provide pediatric medical services to newborns, children, adolescents, and young adults.
• Conduct routine, acute, and chronic medical evaluations and examinations.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage pediatric illnesses and medical conditions.
• Provide preventive healthcare services including immunizations and screenings.
• Evaluate and provide care or referrals for developmental, learning, or emotional concerns.
• Perform or clinically oversee diagnostic and minor surgical procedures.
• Provide clinical oversight and instruction to healthcare professionals and students.
• Participate in patient-care reviews and quality-improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation.
• Respond to emergency patient situations.

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)
• Graduation from a qualifying medical school in the United States or Canada, or an international medical school graduate with ECFMG certification
• Completion of an accredited residency approved by the ACGME
• Clinical experience sufficient to meet applicable credentialing and competency requirements
• Full, current, valid, unrestricted medical license meeting state requirements
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Board certification in Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics or AOA Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
• Minimum of one year of full-time experience as a Pediatrician within the last two years, or be a recent pediatric residency graduate within the last twelve months

Nice to have

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• This position is structured as an independent contractor (1099) engagement and is not eligible for employee benefits.
• 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.

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is a collection of entities owned by the Native Village of Eyak, a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. The companies deliver solutions and services to support client missions and facilitate economic advancement for the Tribe.