What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician - Pediatric Advisor position at The Arora Group?
Currently recruiting a Pediatric Advisor to provide regional pediatric consultation and supervisory medical support for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) healthcare services. This board-certified pediatric physician role supports advanced practice providers caring for children in DHS custody and contributes to pediatric care quality, clinical protocols, and staff training. The position requires 24/7 on-call availability for medical direction and periodic onsite care and supervision as directed. This position and location is contingent upon award of the contract.
DUTIES OF THE PEDIATRIC ADVISOR:
- Provide expert pediatric consultation and supervisory support to advanced practice providers.
- Participate in pediatric quality management activities, including professional practice evaluation, chart reviews, and sentinel event reviews.
- Advise on pediatric scopes of practice and clinical protocols.
- Develop and deliver training on pediatric assessment and care.
- Participate in required meetings, courses, and in-service training.
- Provide periodic direct onsite pediatric care and onsite provider supervision and assessment when directed by the National Program Director.
- Collaborate with national medical and patient safety leadership on pediatric care.
- Consult with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, support staff, patients, and families concerning treatment and care.
- Participate in on-call coverage and provide medical direction to frontline personnel.
- Support health promotion, disease prevention, and program planning activities.
- Maintain professional knowledge and skills consistent with state, organizational, and licensure requirements.
- Follow protected health information requirements and promptly report HIPAA breaches through the designated reporting process.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PEDIATRIC ADVISOR:
- Required: Full, current, and unencumbered license or registration as a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy in a U.S. State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. Territory.
- A temporary license will not be accepted.
- Must maintain licensure and complete required education and training within licensing authority deadlines.
- Required: Board certification in Pediatrics.
- Required: Qualification in Basic Life Support.
- Required: Ability to read and interpret clinical data.
- Must be available for 24/7 on-call response to requests for medical direction from frontline personnel.
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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