JOB AD:  Physician-Pediatrics Introduction :    Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for Pediatric Physicians to partner with us in providing temporary contracted medical services to Military Treatment Facilities throughout the United States. Today’s posting will place you at the primary location of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. This opportunity allows employees to work with the federal government, offering competitive compensation and a strong work-life balance. Hospital: WHASC, Joint Base San Antonio Location:   United States, Lackland, Texas   Minimum Qualifications: + Degree /Education (5.2.4): Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). Must have graduated from an accredited medical 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 and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) at the time the degree was obtained (e.g. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge substantially 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. Internship/Residency: Successful completion of an internship and residency program (corresponding to the specialty required in the TO) which has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association. Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training). For purposes of this requirement, graduate training programs include only those internships, residency, programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training an appropriate accrediting body. A residency program in Pediatrics training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by an appropriate accrediting body. + Experience : As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service [1] specific credentialing instructions. In addition to all other requirements, experience must include at least 32 hours of patient treatment within the specialty in the last 24 months + Board Certification: Board certification required. Current board certification by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) + Licensure : Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine as required in the TO + The CP shall have graduated with a medical degree from an accredited residency in Pediatrics + Continuing Medical Education (CME). The CP shall provide appropriate CME documentation to the COR or designated government representatives within one (1) month after all CME accredited events + License and Certification Verification shall be in accordance with AFI 44- 119, Medical Quality Operation Chapter 4 + The CP shall have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) + The CP shall perform all primary and annual licensure or certification document verifications. The CP shall maintain these certifications in a current status throughout the life of this contract. Verifications shall be submitted to the Government at least ten (10) working days prior to deadlines for submission of certification/licensure/recertification/renewal of licensure documents + The CP shall confirm that the clinical licenses or certifications have not been suspended or revoked by any healthcare facility, public or private, anywhere in the world. This does not preclude any CP whose licensure or certification, although originally suspended or revoked by a healthcare facility, were subsequently fully reinstated by the same + Healthcare professionals who fail to maintain a license, registration or certification will be removed from independent practice and privileged providers will be placed in abeyance. If time exceeds 30 days of abeyance, the provider will be placed in summary suspension IAW AFI 44- 119, paragraph 9.16. until the license, registration or certification is renewed. Issuing agency grace periods are not honored by the AFMS when renewing a license, certification, or registration + Privileging Requirements. The credentials of the CP shall meet the privileging requirements as outlined in the most current version of AFI 44- 119, Medical Quality Operations + The CP shall furnish the MTF Credentialing Office with copies of valid, current, active, unrestricted medical licenses, registrations, education training certificates, and/or certifications in accordance with AFI 44-119, Medical Quality Operations. In addition, copies of board certifications are required, if applicable + Applications for privileges shall be screened through the National Practitioners Data Bank (NPDB), Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank (HIPDB) by the CP + The CP shall also screen through The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) at http://exclusions.oig.hhs.gov/ and TRICARE sanction listing at www.tricare.osd.mil/. The listings must be reviewed prior to entering into contract or hiring CP for the position + Professional staff appointments and clinical privileges are specific to the facility and the provider. An Initial Medical Staff appointment will be granted to all newly accessed CP for a period of twelve (12) months. During this period, the CP performance will be under close review by their assigned clinical supervisor for clinical competence as well as for compliance with the facility’s policies, procedures, bylaws, and code of professional conduct. Thereafter, the CP privileges will be reviewed/evaluated for an Active Medical Staff appointment, which is granted for a period of two (2) years Core Duties: + 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. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols + The CP shall serve as a Primary Care Manager (PCM) for a population of approximately two thousand five hundred (2,500) pediatric age children requiring a minimum of ninety (90) bookable appointments per week. Under the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model, team-based care led by the CP, provides continuous, coordinated medical care, ideally over the long term, to maximize health outcomes in the empaneled patient population. Also, CP may augment general Pediatric PCMs, as determined by the Medical Director, WHASC Pediatric Services + The CP shall be required to see all general pediatric patients enrolled into the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and who are eligible for care in the military treatment facility + The CP shall provide comprehensive healthcare and all types of care to include caring for childhood acute illnesses, minor injuries, general health maintenance, and sports physicals + The CP shall provide the general health care for pediatric age children with chronic medical needs to include, but not limited to diabetes, asthma, developmental disorders, ADHD, seizures, etc. The CP will be responsible for managing Healthcare Effectiveness and Data information Set (HEDIS) and Air Force population health measures with the goal of ninety percent (90%) attainment in the empaneled population + The CP shall provide specialty health care for pediatric age children to include reproductive health care, eating disorders, mental health, behavioral health disorders, substance abuse management, sport medicine, and transitional health + The CP shall provide developmentally appropriate anticipatory guidance and counseling to patients and families + The CP shall close out all medical records within a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours from the appointment time + The CP shall respond to consultations from parents (via phone and Secure Messaging) and other health care professionals within one duty day. The CP is responsible for reviewing all laboratory and imaging results and documentation of the communication of these results with the patient/parent in the electronic medical record. If the provider is not available to review the results, the CP is required to assign a surrogate to review results and follow up with the patient + The CP may be required to walk-in pediatrics clinic empaneled patients during duty hours from the Urgent Care Center + The CP shall complete all of the hospital required training as identified in MTF Orientation, and military required training (i.e. SAPR, Suicide Awareness, Cyber Security, etc.) + The CP shall participate in Pediatric Flight Peer Review Process in having charts reviewed and reviewing other providers’ documentation, monthly Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: HCWs performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services, either a noncitizen national of the United States, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or alien authorized to work in the United States. Benefits :   + Virtual Interviews + Variable of locations throughout the United States.   + Contract: Year-long assignment + Detailed pay rates and other benefits will be outlined in the initial interview phase Physical Requirements: + Must be able to walk, stand, and bend for 6-8 hours per day + Able to distinguish between basic colors + Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print + Ability to communicate effectively with customers in stressful situations + Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and undergo urine drug testing + 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 + Ability to remain calm and focused on stressful situations + Organizational and time management skills Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact HR.AMUSA@aspenmedical.com . By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.   Powered by JazzHR