PHYSICIAN (PEDIATRICS)

About the Position: This position is with Desmond T. Doss Health Clinic in Primary Care Pediatrics at Schofield Barracks in Wahiawa, Hawaii. This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers. Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)).

Serve as Pediatrics Physician; services include, but are not limited to, examination,diagnosis, prevention and treatment of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.

Care provided includes a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventative health care and developmental health care needs to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases.

Address the biological, social, and environmental influences of the developing patient, with an impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

Provide first contact, continuous, comprehensive primary care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents according to current standards of care, the patient centered medical home model of care, DHA policy, and relevant regulations.

Lead a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who collectively takes responsibility for the ongoing care of patients

Complete required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.

Teach and provides consultation to other health care providers.

Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) and quality assurance (QA) activities.

Provide technical oversight of clinical staff (e.g. nurses, social workers, therapists, and various technicians) assigned to the medical home to enhance team-based care.