Physician (Pediatrics)

Overview

Physician (Pediatrics) - (GP-0602-14) - Fort Cavazos, TX

Fort Cavazos, formally Fort Hood, is located near Killeen, TX. The post is named after Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, a native Texan and the US Army's first Hispanic four-star general. The post is located halfway between Austin and Waco, about 60 mi (97 km) from each, within the U.S. state of Texas. The post is the headquarters of III Armored Corps and First Army Division West and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment, among others.

Ft Cavazos is the Army's Premier Installation to train and deploy heavy forces. A 214,968 acre installation, Fort Cavazos is the only post in the United States capable of stationing and training two Armored Divisions.

The rolling, semi-arid terrain is ideal for multifaceted training and testing of military units and troops. Additionally the surrounding communities of Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton, Gatesville, Temple and Lampasas are a model of support for Army Families. One look is all it takes to discover how the famous nickname, "The Great Place" was earned.

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/

Responsibilities

Works under the professional and administrative supervision of the physician-in-charge of the Department of Pediatrics to which assigned and/or the Chief of Primary Care Services. Performs in accordance with policies and guidelines established by supervisor, hospital commander, Medical Command and the Department of Defense. Makes recommendations to superior regarding policy and practice, when indicated. Exercises full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral and disposition of patients. The Hospital Credentials Committee determines practice limits and privileges. Supervisor and colleagues are available for advice and consultation. Work is reviewed through established professional reviews such as random case review for quality assurance and risk management and similar procedures.

1. Provides a full range of out-patient pediatric services to infants, children and adolescents of both sexes in a Pediatric Clinic. Performs a variety of clinical care services, to include well baby service. Services provided include assessment, diagnoses and treatment in the areas infectious disease; allergic, metabolic, neurological, endocrine, cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hematologic, renal, musculoskeletal and emotional disorders; acute trauma, burns and removal of foreign bodies from body orifices. Must obtain complete medical history and perform complete examinations for all patients presenting for care. Must obtain all appropriate tests necessary to diagnose and treat the medical conditions. Completes required records pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations. Incumbent makes appropriate referrals in accordance with established procedures for patients needing special medical treatment facilities or activities. Care of newborn will range from routine baby care to acute resuscitation of critically ill, term and preterm infants.

2. Participates in continuing medical education programs and in Quality Assurance activities at this Clinic, to remain current in medical knowledge and practice. Participates in in-service training, informal training, supervising, and teaching of military, Department of the Army Civilian and contract nurse clinicians, physician's assistants, nurses, medical assistants, and residents. Guides and directs the work of assigned subordinate personnel. Serves as a member of appointed committees as determined by the hospital commander. Attends monthly professional staff and other mandatory meetings.

3. Takes in hospital call, up to 24 hour shifts in rotation with other physicians. Responsible for ER consults, ward admissions, nursery admissions, and delivery attendance to include resuscitation of premature and ill infants.

4. Tour of duty: 5 to 7 days a week depending on need. May be required to work early am, pm, weekends, and holidays.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications

Must be an U.S. Citizen

Must be Board Certified or Board Eligable

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.