Pediatric Physician (Pediatrician) – Federal 1099 Contract
Location: Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Hood, TX
Position Type: Full-Time, 1099 Independent Contractor
Contract Term: Minimum 6-month commitment with potential extensions up to 2 years
Schedule: Approximately 30–40+ hours per week
Pay Range: $155.00–$174.00 per hour
Education: MD or DO
Specialty: Pediatrics
Pediatrician Opportunity
Vighter is seeking a Board-Certified Pediatric Physician (Pediatrician) to provide comprehensive pediatric care at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) in Fort Hood, Texas.
This is a 1099 federal healthcare contract opportunity supporting military families and other eligible beneficiaries in a multidisciplinary Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
The Pediatrician will provide a broad range of pediatric services, including outpatient care, newborn care, inpatient and emergency consultations, nursery admissions, delivery attendance, newborn resuscitation, and hospital call.
Key Responsibilities & Scope of Care
- · Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents
- · Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions
- · Develop treatment plans and provide preventive care, education, and counseling
- · Provide newborn and well-baby care, including resuscitation of critically ill term and preterm infants
- · Provide pediatric Emergency Department consultations, inpatient and nursery admissions, and delivery attendance
- · Order diagnostic tests, coordinate specialty referrals, and support continuity of care
- · Rotate within Family Medicine Primary Care clinics as directed
- · Assist with clinical instruction of healthcare professionals and students within granted privileges
- · Maintain accurate EHR documentation and participate in quality assurance and professional review activities
- · Provide care for a broad range of pediatric conditions, including infectious, allergic, metabolic, neurological, endocrine, cardiac, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hematologic, renal, musculoskeletal, behavioral, trauma, burn, and foreign-body cases
- · Maintain high standards of care consistent with DHA, CRDAMC, Joint Commission, and applicable clinical requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- · Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from a qualifying/accredited medical school
- · International medical graduates must meet applicable ECFMG certification requirements
- · Must be currently board certified by one of the following: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP), or American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics (AOBP)
- · Minimum 1 year of post-residency clinical experience within the last 3 years providing direct patient care in Pediatrics
- · Completion of a 3-year ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency Program, during which the physician practiced under clinical supervision for all three years, may be considered acceptable experience for meeting this requirement
- · Must demonstrate recent hands-on proficiency evaluating, diagnosing, and managing infants, children, and adolescents across a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions
- · Must demonstrate competency in comprehensive pediatric examinations, treatment planning, age-appropriate interventions, and multidisciplinary care coordination
Licensure & Certifications
- · Current, active, and unrestricted medical license meeting applicable contract requirements
- · BLS – required
- · PALS – required
- · NRP – required
- · Must maintain all certifications, training, and credentials necessary for assigned clinical privileges
Schedule & Duty Hours
CRDAMC is a 24/7 Military Treatment Facility, and schedule flexibility is required.
- · Work may be scheduled Sunday through Saturday
- · Scheduled duty hours may fall between approximately 5:30 AM and 11:00 PM
- · Shifts are normally scheduled for up to 12 hours but may be scheduled for up to 16 hours
- · Schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, training holidays, and federal holidays
- · A mandatory unpaid meal break of up to 60 minutes may apply
- · Physicians may be required to provide services beyond 40 hours per week based on mission requirements
- · Actual schedules are determined by the Government supervisor or designated representative and may be adjusted based on operational needs
On-Call Requirements
- · On-call will be included as part of the position
- · Physicians will participate in hospital call rotation with other physicians
- · Call coverage may include weekdays, nights, weekends, training holidays, and federal holidays
Contract & Compensation
- · Pay Range: $155.00–$174.00 per hour
- · 1099 Independent Contractor
- · Approximately 30–40+ hours per week
- · Minimum 6-month commitment
- · Potential contract extensions up to 2 years
- · Final rate within the posted range will be based on qualifications, experience, and applicable contract requirements
Additional Requirements
- · Must be able to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
- · Strong interpersonal, communication, and patient-care skills
- · Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced clinical environment
- · Must meet all applicable credentialing and privileging requirements
- · Must successfully complete required background screening
- · Must successfully complete required drug screening
- · Must meet applicable physical requirements for the position
- · Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise legally authorized to work in the United States as permitted by applicable contract requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vighter LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay: $155.00 - $174.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
