Attachment 1 Pediatric Developmentalist Professional Qualifications.docx

Attachment 1 Pediatric Developmentalist

1.1. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS. Contract employee shall have the following qualifications/documentation:

1.1.1. Be a member of the American Medical Association (Profile) or American Osteopathic Association. (certificate of continuing education requirement)

1.2.1. Provide Official certification of internship, residencies, fellowships and board certifications. Shall have successfully completed an internship and residency in an accredited U.S. Pediatric Training Program.

1.2.1.1. Must be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics. If board eligible, t must be current within the past 5 years.

1.2.2. Be a graduate of an approved accredited medical program. (copy of medical school diploma)

1.2.3. Provide a copy of a current MD license in any of the 50 states, District of Columbia or U.S. Territories

1.2.4. Provide a copy of Official Education Commission for Foreign Medical School Graduation (ECFMG) Certification for graduates of foreign medical schools, if applicable.

1.2.5. Provide a copy of current Federal Drug Enforcement Agency Registration (Drug Enforcement Agency)

1.2.6. Possess evidence of continuing medical education which maintains skills and knowledge in the specialized field.

1.2.7. Be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS). Certifications shall be maintained in a current status at all times while performing services under t contract. T expense shall be borne by the contractor.

1.2.8. Fully comprehend and be fluent in speaking and writing the English language.

1.2.9. Must have a minimum of four (4) years of experience in a clinic or group environment. This must include at least two (2) years of specialized pediatric care, including adolescents; and three (3) years developmental and behavioral pediatric experience which has occurred within the past five (5) years.

1.2.9.1. Experience to perform a full range of general medical services to include urgent/acute diseases, injuries and physical examinations. The physician must have a good working knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions.

1.2.10. Evidence of skill subject to verification and comprehensive documentation of skilled experience in medicine, as determined by the MTF Commanding Officer, Deputy Commander Clinical Services, and Credentialing Committee will be required of all Contract provider(s) before clinical privileges will be granted.

1.2. SPECIFIC SKILL REQUIREMENTS.

1.2.1. Contract physicians shall be capable of performing the full range of general medical services to include the ability and experience to adequately diagnose and treat urgent/acute diseases and injuries and developmental disorders of the children in the Army’s Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) - including but not limited to the following:

1.2.2. Pediatrician shall possess the following:

1.2.2.1. Experience working in the area of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics with the ability to provide treatment to all pediatric patients with developmental issues, i.e. neurological, and psychological.

1.2.2.2. Experience in running group sessions for pediatric and adolescents age groups. Adolescent issues: [birth control, depression, suicidal ideation, and knowing when to refer and/or admit a patient].

1.2.2.3. Possess the expertise to perform pediatric psycho-educational testing; to include the administration and interpretation.

1.2.2.4. Experience with dispensing medication related to treatment of noted diagnoses and their monitoring.

1.2.3. Knowledge of the established medical record procedures, regulations, and principles to carry out a variety of medical record functions such as compiling data, analysis, coding, and quality assurance.

1.2.4. Knowledge of local hospital policies for maintaining a file system and updating records, which requires keeping weekly lists of all records and retiring records annually.

1.2.5. Skill in coding medical data.

1.2.6. Contract employees performing services under the contract shall have sufficient experience to be able to perform tasks which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1.3. SPECIFIC DUTIES/TASKS. Contract Physician shall perform the services IAW AR 40-2 and local MTF Standard Operating Procedures. The quality of Developmental Pediatric services shall meet or exceed reasonable standards of professional practice for the health care concerned as determined by the authority that governs military medical professionals in the same discipline. In addition to the Skill Requirements listed in Section 1.4 these professional and administrative duties shall consist of, but are not limited to the following:

1.3.1. The pediatrician shall perform medical screening and treatment for Toddler to Adolescent Pediatric patients. The Contractor shall be responsible for Pediatric care during the required work hours designated by the MTF, and provide immediate evaluation and management of emergent problems as they occur.

1.3.2. The pediatrician performing services under this contract may be required to screen, treat and diagnose patients who might have the following (but not limited to):

· Developmental Delay, Developmental Disabilities

· Attention Deficit and Hyper Activity Disorder – Clinical Attention Problem Scale

· Oppositional Defiant Disorders

· Depression

· Anxiety

· Sleep Disorders

· Autistic Spectrum Disorders

· Behavior – Discipline & Behavior, Habit Reversal, Social Development

· Dealing with stress due to Social Issues – Death & Dying, Marital Problems & Divorce, Parents & Careers

· Abuse in the family

1.3.3. Maintain inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with [IAW] AR 40-60. Medical records will be subject to review by the Medical Care Evaluation Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, and designated representatives of the Commander, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity.

1.3.4. Contract employee will have thorough knowledge of documentation requirements and hospital policies regarding the release of information to outside agencies; prepare correspondence and summaries to a variety of requestors, such as the Veterans Administration Hospitals, Social Security Administration, and Insurance Companies. Employee must abide by the Privacy Act to determine what types of patient information can be released.

1.3.5. AHLTA (AHLTA). Contract physician will use the AHLTA for keeping records, ordering of ancillary procedures, ordering of medications, writing doctor’s orders, schedule follow-up visits and performing other required patient functions. The government will provide training to contract employees (see Para 1.10.1). Access to such patient data systems is an "Automated Data Processing Sensitive" position requiring compliance with AR 380-19 and AR 380-67.

1.3.6. The Contractor shall assure healthcare support staff complies with all safety requirements of the MTF and OSHA.