General Pediatric Surgeon (on call)

The Department of Defense is seeking a General Pediatric Surgeon to provide on-call services to the WRNMMC Division of Pediatric Surgery in Bethesda, MD. The surgeon will be required to perform a full range of medical services, including diagnosing, treating, and managing patient care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of experience in pediatric surgery and be board certified or eligible in pediatric surgery. The surgeon will be required to work on an on-call basis, providing coverage for up to 55 days per year, and will be responsible for maintaining accurate clinical records and providing medical care during required work hours. Key responsibilities include: * Performing medical services to diagnose, treat, and manage patient care * Preparing and reviewing case histories and obtaining data through interviews of patients * Examining patients and determining required x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests * Interpreting test results and evaluating findings * Prescribing specific medication, diet, treatment modalities, and overseeing nursing personnel in providing care to patients * Working under the general professional direction of the Chief Pediatric Surgical Services * Making necessary rounds to inpatients as needed * Providing consultation services for members of the MTF staff for purposes of specialty area training