Tyndall AFB, FL

 

PEDIATRICIAN

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS.  The pediatrician shall meet the following licensure, certification, education and experience requirements.

 

Successfully completed an internship and residency in an accredited U.S. Pediatric Training

Program.

 

Be board certified.

 

Have and maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

 

 

EXPERIENCE.  The provider shall have provided services as a Pediatrician for a minimum of 11 months within the past 12 months.  The provider must also have at least 3-5 years of experience in Pediatrics to include residency and fellow time

 

DESCRIPTION. The pediatrician shall be capable of performing the full range of general medical services to include the ability and experience to adequately diagnose and treat urgent/acute diseases and injuries - to include but not limited to the following:

 

1        Skin

2        Pulmonary System

3        Head

4        Gastrointestinal System

5        Eyes

6        Musculoskeletal System

7        Ears

8        Genitourinary System

9        Nose

10    Reproductive System

11    Throat 

12    Lymphopoietic System

13    Neck

14    Central Nervous System

15    Cardiovascular System

16    Endocrine System

    

 

Become familiar with the hospital formulary.  The physician authorized to prescribe pharmaceuticals shall do so according to the availability of drugs listed therein.  The pharmacy services will provide instructions to all prescribing practitioners regarding substitutions of generic drugs for prescribed drugs.  The physician shall follow the procedures of the MTF when prescribing drugs.

 

Prepare and maintain proper medical records on beneficiaries to whom treatment is provided in accordance with MTF procedures. 

 

Follow the established operating procedures for the pediatric clinic.  He/she shall participate in the quality control activities of the department of pediatrics.

 

 

 

 

HOURS OF OPERATION. The contractor shall provide services Monday-Friday, 0730-1630.  Contractor is not required to work on observed federal holidays.  The Contractor may or may not be required to work during days that have been designated by installation or organization leadership as days for reduced operations.  The supervisor, or designee, will coordinate any changes to the staffing schedules (i.e., inclement weather, clinic closures, etc.) with the Contractor.