Job Description
Federal Staffing Resources (FSR) is hiring a Pediatrician to support outpatient pediatric care for the Naval community in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is a civilian position—no military experience required—offering a meaningful opportunity to care for the children of active-duty service members in a structured, team-oriented clinical setting.
We proudly welcome Veterans, military spouses, and compassionate physicians committed to delivering high-quality care.
What You’ll Do
- Provide comprehensive pediatric care for patients under 18, including routine, acute, and chronic conditions
- Conduct well-child exams, sports physicals, developmental screenings, and immunizations
- Diagnose and treat common pediatric conditions such as ADHD, cerebral palsy, birth defects, emotional concerns, and suspected child abuse/neglect
- Educate parents and patients on disease management, wellness, and preventive care
- Order and interpret labs, imaging, and other diagnostics
- Refer to specialists or support programs as needed
- Support the Family Advocacy Program with exams, documentation, and reporting
- Supervise and mentor medical staff including residents, corpsmen, and support personnel
- Document care accurately and timely in systems like CHCS, AHLTA, and MHS Genesis
- Participate in training, staff meetings, quality improvement, and risk management activities
What You’ll Need
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited U.S. or Canadian medical school (foreign degrees must meet equivalency requirements)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited pediatric internship/residency
- Board Certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics
- Current, unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
- Current BLS and PALS certification from AHA or ARC
- At least 1 year of full-time pediatric experience within the last 2 years
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Ability to use EHR systems and meet military clinic documentation requirements
- 2 recent letters of reference (within the past 2 years) from supervising physicians or hospital administrators