What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician (Pediatrics) position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA?
Job Description
Physician (Pediatrics) at Ft Riley, KS
Location
Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Ft Riley is located in the rolling Flint Hills region of Northeast Kansas.
About Our Location
Nestled between Junction City and Manhattan, the local area offers unlimited opportunities to fish, hike, swim, and explore. Enjoy BigXII college sports and entertainment at Kansas State University in Manhattan; as well as a thriving nightlife. Experience travel simplified at the Manhattan Regional Airport or international travel through Kansas City International Airport.
Award-Winning Quality of Life
- #3 on the list of Best Small Places for Business and Careers (Forbes)
- Top 10 Places to Retire (Money Magazine)
- Top 50 College Towns in America (Best College Reviews)
- Top 10 Best Places to Retire Young (CNN Money)
- Top 100 Places to Live in America (Livability)
Our Benefits
As a civilian team member, you are eligible for full federal benefits packages which include:
- 401k (TSP, 5% match)
- Retirement pension (FERS, five years to be vested)
- Health, life, long-term, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and family members
- Competitive pay, regular cost of living and time in service base salary increases
- Performance awards
- paid on-the-job training and developmental opportunities
- Ten paid federal holidays, ample vacation days, separate sick leave that does not expire
- Recruitment and retention incentives
- Paid relocation costs
- Free parking at work
- USO Airport Lounge Access
- Access to MWR services and activities which include childcare options
- Military service buy-back eligibility
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provides medical care to eligible beneficiaries
- Conducts physical examinations of infants and children
- Determines need for X-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests
- Interprets examination findings and test results
- Prescribes and administers appropriate treatment for the patient's needs and conditions
- Provides consultation
- Performs emergency treatment in cases of serious injury or illness
- Ensures access to care for the enrolled beneficiary population with a mixture of routine/health maintenance and urgent care/same day appointments
Additional Responsibilities
- Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees
- Gives advice, counsel, and instruct employees on both work and administrative matters
- Develops performance plans and evaluates work performance of subordinate employees
- Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases
- Identifies developmental and training needs of employees; provides and/or arranges for needed development and training
Other Duties
Performs other duties as assigned.
