Minimum Qualifications

Degree / Education / Certification

1. The Physician shall have successfully completed:

   • An accredited Undergraduate Program

   • Medical School (M.D. or D.O.)

   • Internship

   • Residency Program

2. Eligible candidates shall be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

3. Must maintain current:

   • Basic Life Support (BLS)

   • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (if required by the client)

Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience within the preceding three (3) years in the specialty of Pediatric Surgery.

Licensure

• Possession of a valid, unrestricted medical license in at least one (1) U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.

• Physician must, at minimum, be Board Eligible.

Other Required Qualifications

The Contractor Health Care Provider (HCP) shall:

1. Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare staff.

2. Be knowledgeable in medical equipment and supply terminology, with skills sufficient to identify, utilize, and instruct others in proper use.

3. Demonstrate skill in patient education, including motivating patients and family members in self-care and recovery processes.

4. Possess knowledge and skills necessary to provide care across all age-related populations, including infants, children, and adolescents, and demonstrate understanding of growth and development principles.

5. Be a United States citizen.

6. Maintain a current DEA registration number.

7. Demonstrate competency in patient interviewing, examination, assessment, diagnosis, and management of general medical and surgical conditions.

8. Manage seriously ill patients through consultation with or referral to appropriate specialists.

9. Reside within a 65-mile radius of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC).

Scope of Work — Duties & Responsibilities

The On-Call Pediatric Surgeon shall provide comprehensive pediatric surgical services in accordance with Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) policies, standing orders, and clinical protocols, including but not limited to:

1. Perform the full range of general pediatric surgical services.

2. Obtain patient histories and conduct comprehensive examinations.

3. Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory and imaging.

4. Diagnose conditions and prescribe appropriate medications, diets, and treatment plans.

5. Supervise and collaborate with nursing and clinical staff.

6. Operate under the general professional supervision of the Chief of Pediatric Surgical Services.

7. Provide recommendations regarding policy and program improvements related to pediatric surgical services.

8. Conduct inpatient rounds as required.

9. Provide consultation and serve in a teaching capacity for MTF staff and clinic personnel.

10. Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and patient records.

11. Provide expert opinions upon request by supervising physicians.

12. Complete Fitness for Duty Evaluations IAW AR 40-501 and all Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) documentation.

13. Provide medical care during assigned duty hours, including routine call coverage and emergency response, and complete all charting within 72 hours IAW Joint Commission guidelines.

14. Perform additional administrative and clinical functions as required, including schedule management, consult review, peer reviews, staff meetings, equipment oversight, compliance with SOPs, and mandatory training.