Physician (Pediatrics)
Company: Defense Health Agency
Location: Fort Drum
Posted on: January 5, 2026
|
|
|
Job Description:
Fort Drum is a U.S. Army military reservation and a
census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, near the western
border of northern New York, United States. The population of the
CDP portion of the base was 12,955 at the 2010 census. It is home
to the 10th Mountain Division. Fort Drum consists of 107,265 acres.
Its mission includes command of active component units assigned to
the installation, providing administrative and logistical support
to tenant units, support to active and reserve units from all
services in training at Fort Drum, and planning and support for the
mobilization and training of almost 80,000 troops annually. Located
in the picturesque Thousand Islands Region of northern New York
State, this installation is located in one of the most unique and
beautiful areas of the United States. Fort Drum is located in
Jefferson County, approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the
Great Lakes to our west and the Adirondack Mountains to our east.
The Adirondack Mountains, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River
in the Thousand Islands Region are prime tourist attractions.
Watertown, New York and the tri-county areas of Jefferson, Lewis,
and St. Lawrence surrounding the installation are rich with history
and tradition. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not
required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are
covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while
acting within the scope of their employment. Working for the
Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks
to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off,
medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package
with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer
contributions. For more information, please visit the following
link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/
Responsibilities Scope of 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. Provides 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, Army policy, and relevant
regulations. Leads a multi-disciplinary team of individuals who
collectively takes responsibility for the ongoing care of patients.
Completes required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining
to all medical services provided in accordance with specified
procedures and regulations. Properly safeguards all reports and
records according to the Health Information Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS
ASSIGNED. Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a
suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed
background investigation. This position has specific initial
background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements
since its duties require interaction with children and youth under
the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring b One-year
supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary
period is required if the selectee has not previously met this
requirement. Selectees will be required to sign a statement
(Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza
vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. This position
is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment
screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to
consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. A
pre-placement medical examination is required. Immunization
screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all
positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required
to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of
position. Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing
requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical
privileges. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 25 pounds is required.
A Personnel Security Investigation is required. Must be able to
obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS)
does not supersede BLS. May be required to obtain and maintain
certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program
(NRP). This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis
testing Qualifications Must be an U.S. Citizen Basic Requirement
for Physician (Pediatrics): Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a 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 at the time the
degree was obtained. Licensure: Applicants must possess a current,
active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a
Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Graduate
Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least one
year of supervised experience providing direct service in a
clinical setting, i.e., a one-year internship or the first year of
a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for
such training. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above,
to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification
requirements listed below: Residency Training: Applicants must have
successfully completed the required accredited residency training
in the specialty of the position to be filled Pediatrics and
equivalent experience and training equal to at least 4 years.
Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is
required for the specialty identified. Education See Qualifications
section for education requirements.
Keywords: Defense Health Agency, Utica , Physician (Pediatrics), Healthcare , Fort Drum, New York
