Physician (Pediatrics)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire Solicitation

Relocation incentive may be authorized

Job summary

The Presidio Army Health Clinic in Monterey, California is seeking a Pediatric Physician to join a Direct Hire vacancy. The ideal candidate will hold an MD or DO and possess a current, unrestricted medical license in the United States, and completed an accredited Pediatrics residency.

Federal employment terms apply, with potential relocation incentives and coverage under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Join a federal civilian healthcare team providing pediatric care within a renowned military

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• MD/DO or equivalent from US/Canada; evidence of equivalency for foreign grads may be required.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent

Active medical license (US) in state, DC, PR, or territory

Residency in Pediatrics (4 years)

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at the Presidio Army Health Clinic, Monterey, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

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. Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Physician (Pediatrics):

• 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.
• Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

• Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed the required accredited residency training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Pediatrics) and equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years. Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified.