Rheumatologist - Relocation Bonus

Shelby American, Inc.; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled medical professional to provide comprehensive care at a Military Treatment Facility. This role involves delivering medical examinations, treatments, and overseeing patient care while adhering to strict health standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, possess strong clinical competencies, and be adaptable to changing priorities. With a long-term government contract, this position offers a competitive benefits package, including relocation bonuses, comprehensive health coverage, and generous paid time off. Join a team dedicated to serving those who serve our country and make a meaningful impact in the lives of military personnel.

Benefits

Relocation or sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental

401(k) with employer match

CME allowance & dedicated time off

Medical malpractice coverage

Generous PTO and federal holidays

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree with recent clinical experience required.
• Must have state license and DEA registration to practice medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and treatment to patients at the Military Treatment Facility.
• Document all treatment and maintain patient records according to MTF directives.

Skills

Clinical competency

Time management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Communication in English

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Graduate from accredited medical school

Completion of internship and residency

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Description

SITE LOCATION:

Fort Liberty – Womack Army Medical Center – Fort Bragg, NC

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

1. Long-term government contract - Multi-Year
2. Relocation or sign-on bonus available
3. ANY STATE LICENSE accepted!
4. Comprehensive benefits: Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability
5. 401(k) with employer match
6. CME allowance & dedicated time off
7. Medical malpractice coverage
8. Generous PTO, federal holidays, sick time, and personal days

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide medical examination, care, and treatment to Military Treatment Facility (MTF) patients.
2. Provide medical care and treatment of communicable diseases and/or injuries.
3. Conserve health of patients by application of diversified knowledge of preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic medical and surgical procedures.
4. Seek advice of consultants when appropriate.
5. Instruct and monitor other medical personnel in care and treatment of patients to include nontherapeutic services such as physical examinations.
6. Initiate requests for tests, x-rays, and admissions to the medical treatment facility, as appropriate.
7. Follow-up on abnormal reports. Abnormal x-ray and lab reports received on patients seen by contract provider shall be reviewed by the contract provider at the time these reports are available for review. Each report shall be reviewed within one week of its receipt.
8. Prescribe medications, as appropriate, in accordance with the privileges and MTF rules and regulations.
9. Prepare and document appropriate history physical examinations, and diagnosis.
10. Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with MTF directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required by the policy. Ensure all documentation and reports are legible and complete.
11. Review medical histories and progress of patients. Examine patients, make diagnosis of disease, disaster, or injury, and treat patient or prescribe a course of treatment. Abide by all facility rules, regulations, and policies.
12. Utilize paraprofessional staff as appropriate. Respond to cardiopulmonary arrest as appropriate.
13. Make preliminary interpretation of radiographs to include MRIs and CT scans.
14. Monitor in-patient progress. Contract provider will, on a daily basis, monitor inpatient's progress by physically examining/observing the patient and reviewing and annotating the patient's medical record/chart. Monitoring will continue until patient is discharged or until patient's care is transferred to another service. If patient care is transferred to another service, contract provider will continue to serve as a consultant to the gaining provider for as long as the gaining provider deems necessary.
15. Advise the chief of the clinic where contracted services are being provided of any problems encountered or anticipated in connection with meeting the needs of patients treated.
16. Refer all requests for patient/hospital information that cannot be handled by the clinic personnel to the Patient Administration Division (PAD). After normal duty hours, requests should be referred to the Administrative Officer of the Day (AOD) or appropriate authorized personnel. Neither the contractor nor the contract provider shall release medical information without prior coordination with the PAD/AOD.
17. Adhere to the Center for Disease Control guidelines concerning universal precautions and the MTF Infection Control Program at all times while providing services under this contract.
18. Perform all duties in such a manner that they meet all Joint Commission standards.

HOURS:

0730 to 1630, Monday through Friday. Provider shall be available via pager at all times during business weekdays and when in an on-call status. A one-hour unpaid lunch period is authorized and shall be scheduled. The clinic government designee will post the schedule approximately 30 days in advance and is subject to change depending on mission requirements. Normal clinic hours are from 0730 to 1630, Monday through Friday excluding federal holidays. Contract provider shall be available via pager at all times during business weekdays and when in an on-call status. On-call coverage. Contract provider may expect to be in an on-call status away from the MTF approximately 26 weeks of every 52 weeks. Commonly this call coverage will commence at the end of the contract provider's regular work day and continue up to the start of the contract provider's regular shift the next regular work day. When paged, contractor must respond, at minimum via telephone, within fifteen (15) minutes and be capable of physically being in the MTF within 60 minutes after telephonic communication when deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Degree: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
2. Education: Graduate 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.
3. 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 internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada.
4. Experience: Be required to demonstrate clinical competency within the past two years in the required clinical discipline as specified in this PWS.
5. Cardiac Certifications: Must be through American Heart Association:
6. Basic Life Support (BLS)
7. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
8. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)
9. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
10. Licensure: ANY STATE LICENSE - Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine as required.
11. DEA: Drug Enforcement Agency license registration.
12. Board Certification: Board certified/board eligible in Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
13. U.S. Citizenship: Health Care Worker (HCW) performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
14. English Language Requirement: The Contractor shall ensure that all HCWs providing services under this contract are able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
15. HCW Physical Capability: HCWs shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

Valor Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.