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Posted: January 16, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Physician (Pediatrics)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$123,077 - $300,000

per year

Closes

January 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a pediatrician at a naval medical center in San Diego, where you'll diagnose and treat newborns, children, and teens while coordinating their overall care across different health services.

It's ideal for experienced doctors who enjoy working independently in a military healthcare setting and helping young patients thrive.

The role offers potential incentives like relocation pay for those new to federal jobs.

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian school, or equivalent foreign degree with certification
  • Current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license from a U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory
  • At least one year of supervised clinical experience (e.g., internship or first year of residency) after obtaining medical degree
  • Successful completion of accredited residency training in Pediatrics, equivalent to at least four years
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment in diagnosis, treatment, and patient disposition

Full Job Description

About the Position: Serves as Pediatrics Physician located at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California.

A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY BE authorized for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Salary negotiation MAY BE available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Advanced In Hire (AIH) MAY BE authorized for highly qualified candidates.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

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.

A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must have provided education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.

Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S.

Medical Licensing Examination.

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 four years.

Experience may not be substituted for residency training that is required for the specialty identified. Major Duties:

  • Exercise independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral and disposition of patients.
  • Provide comprehensive primary care for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents according to current standards of care.
  • Coordinate and/or integrates care across all elements of the healthcare system (e.g., subspecialty care, hospitals, home health agencies, nursing homes).
  • Complete required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.
  • Provide consultation to other health care providers as assigned.
  • Provide technical oversight of clinical staff.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: HSJG-26-12865723- DHA