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Pediatrician Corpus Christi, TX
Stroll along a scenic soft sandy beach as a warm surf caresses your feet. Watch sailboats glide on the bay under a luminous yellow and orange sunset from the shoreline. Step inside a legendary World War II aircraft carrier or tour a museum dedicated to an international music icon.
These are among the many experiences you can have when you are in Corpus Christi, the largest coastal city in Texas.
With miles of pristine beaches and several attractions, Corpus Christi combines outdoor adventure with big-city culture to create something that any resident will love.
Although there are many ways to enjoy Corpus Christi, the city is primarily known for its beautiful beaches. There are a total of nine beaches you can choose from, each of which offers its own set of experiences. Head to North Beach or McGee Beach if you want smooth sands and calm waters ideal for swimming, all just steps away from a bevy of restaurants and the city’s top attractions. For some of the best fishing around, look to Padre Island Balli Park and the 1,240-foot-long Bob Hall Pier, or North Packery Beach if you’re in to surfing and people watching. To see some of the birds and wildlife that live in the region, visit either Mustang Island State Park or the Padre Island National Seashore, home to more than 70 miles of undeveloped coastline.
Once you’re done soaking up the sun, you’ll find there are plenty of things to do in town to keep you busy. One of Corpus Christi’s most prominent attractions is the USS Lexington, a historic aircraft carrier that served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Stand on the flight deck and take in a spectacular view of the downtown area, then explore the rooms below to see what they looked like during the war. Walk just down the street to the Texas State Aquarium for a close-up look at all the aquatic life – including dolphins and sea turtles – that can be found in the region. The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History and the Selena Museum, founded in honor of Corpus Christi resident and top recording artist Selena Quintanilla Perez, are just a few of the other attractions in town.
Living in Corpus Christi is like living in perpetual summer. Well, not really, but close. The summers are long and can get very hot and have an oppressive amount of humidity. Be prepared to hydrate and plan outdoor activities around the midday heat to avoid the worst of it. Winters, in contrast, are short, get cool and can be windy. But it rarely gets below 40 degrees. Summers tend to hang out in the lower 90s range.
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:
Responsibilities
Incumbent of the position functions as a Physician (Pediatrics) within a direct patient care medical directorate of a Military Treatment Facility, specifically the Patient Centered Medical Home Port Clinic of a military treatment facility.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Provides medical examination, care and treatment to eligible military healthcare beneficiaries in the age range of 2 days – 21 years. Reviews medical histories and progress of patients. Performs physical examinations, diagnoses disease or injury, and treats or prescribes a course of treatment for patients. Conserves health of patients by application of diversified knowledge of preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic medical procedures. Seeks advice of consultants when appropriate. Initiates request for laboratory tests, radiographic studies and admission to Driscoll Children’s Hospital as appropriate. Follows-up on abnormal laboratory and radiographic reports. Prescribes medications, as appropriate, and in accordance with clinical privileges and hospital policies and guidance. Ensures the legible and completeness of documentation and reports. Provides technical guidance and directions to specific areas in Pediatric Medicine Service.
2. Participates in the MTF’s teaching programs, to include the Directorate’s Family Medicine, Mid-Level Providers and clinical support staff on acute, chronic and preventive medicine procedures as it relates to pediatric care. Advises MTF leadership on up to date treatment and monitoring guidelines in regards to pediatric care IAW the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation and guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
US Citizenship required
Board Certified/Eligible
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy from a school in the United States or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States may be demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) (or a fifth pathway
