Physician Pediatrics GP-0602-14

Winn Army Community Hospital is seeking a dedicated civilian Pediatrician to support the soldiers, families, and veterans of the Fort Stewart military community located at Fort Stewart, GA. Unmatched federal benefits, no private insurance hassles, and a patient population you’ll love. Focus entirely on your patients—not the overhead. Discover clinical freedom at Fort Stewart with full malpractice coverage, predictable hours, and a mission that matters.

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.

About the Hospital

Winn Army Community Hospital is a military treatment facility located at Fort Stewart, Georgia, established in 1983 and named after Brigadier General Dean Flewellyn Winn, Sr. It serves active-duty soldiers, family members, retirees, and veterans in the coastal Georgia region.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral, and disposition of patients.
• Provide comprehensive primary care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents according to current standards of care.
• Coordinate and/or integrate care across all elements of the healthcare system (e.g., subspecialty care, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes).
• Complete required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.
• Provide consultation to other healthcare providers as assigned.
• Provide technical oversight of clinical staff.

Requirements

• Who May Apply: US Citizens
• Education: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada, 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. Foreign medical graduates must demonstrate equivalency through permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• Licensure: 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: At least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited hospital or institution.
• Residency Training: Successful completion of the required accredited residency training in Pediatrics, with equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years. Experience may not substitute for residency training required for the specialty.

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package. For details, visit civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits.