Attachment_0033_-_TE_M_-_Health_Services_Personnel_Credentialing.pdf

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TECHNICAL EXHIBIT M: Health Services Personnel Credentialing

Contents

1. Physician Assistant

2. Family Practice Physician – Board Certified

3. Nurse Practitioner

4. Optometrist

5. Physical Therapist

6. Registered Nurse

7. General Medical Officer

8. Neurologist

9. Neurosurgeon

10. Licensed Practical Nurse

11. Registered Nurse Case Manager

12. Licensed Clinical Social Worker

13. Psychiatrist – Board Certified

14. Psychologist

15. Neuropsychologist

16. Occupational Therapist

17. Speech Language Pathologists

18. Clinical Nurse Specialist

19. Pain Medicine Sub-Specialized Anesthesiologist

20. Pharmacist

21. Pharmacy Technician

22. Physician – General and Family Medicine

23. Physician – General and Family Medicine: Urgent Care

24. Physician - Emergency Medicine

25. Physician - Allergy and Immunology

26. Physician - Endocrinology

27. Physician - Gastroenterology

28. Physician - Internal Medicine

29. Physician - Neurology

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30. Physician - Neurosurgery

32. Physician - Pediatrics

33. Physician - Anesthesiology

34. Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology

35. Physician - Occupational Medicine

37. Physician - Orthopedics

38. Physician - Otolaryngology

39. Physician - Hematology and Oncology

40. Physician - Radiology

42. Physician - Plastic Surgery

43. Physician - Urology

44. Physician - Psychiatry

45. Physician - Preventive Medicine

46. Physician - Psychiatry

47. Physician - Dermatologist

48. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

49. Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner

50. Post Deploy Health Reassessment Registered Nurse

51. Patient Liaison Services

52. Health Service Administrator

53. Medical Services Coordinator

54. Coders

55. General Surgeon – Board Certified

56. Post Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA) Nurse Practitioner

57. Post Deployment Health Reassessment (PDHRA) Physician Assistant

58. Registered Nurse - Operating Room

59. Medical Case Manager

60. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Internal Medicine

61. LVN – Pain Management

62. Medical Administrative Assistant

63. Physician Assistant (PA) - Personnel Reliability Program (PRP)

64. Physician Assistant - Pain Management

65. Registered Nurse - Internal Medicine

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66. Technician - Medical Standards Management Element (MSME)

67. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Referral Management Clerk

68. Referral Management Clerk

69. Surgery Technician

70. Registered Nurse - OB/GYN

71. Medical Technician - Deployment Related Health Assessment (DRHA)

72. ASACS Counselor

73. ASACS Supervisor

74. Beneficiary Service Representative

75. Audiologist

76. Not used

77. Medical Evaluation Board Clerk

78. Psychiatrist

79. Orthopedic Surgical Technician

80. Medical Development Coordinator

81. Registered Nurse - Special Needs Coordinator

82. VNC Telecommunications Systems Manager

83. Telehealth Services Coordinator

84. Veterinarian

85. Veterinary Technician

Technical Exhibit M DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

DEFINITIONS:

ACRONYMS/ABBREVIATIONS

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QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor personnel shall meet the minimum qualifications by specialty. Those specialties not listed, but are part of the 20 specialties approved by DOCPER for Troop Care Status, will have their specific tasks added to this contract and be provided on the task order. Below are specialties with their requirements:

Applies conditionally to all Health services Personnel:

Personnel accessing and operating USG automation systems and system of record AIS: Complete network access and security training. All users must receive IA awareness training tailored to the system and information accessible prior to being granted information system access. Users will receive annual refresher training to maintain information system access. (AR 25-2, para 4). All personnel shall ensure that their profile data and IA training and certification information in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) is current. New personnel will register at https://atc.us.army.mil at the time of appointment.

Contractor personnel performing OCONUS: Complete Antiterrorism Level 1 Training annually.

QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor personnel shall meet the minimum qualifications by specialty. Those specialties not listed, but are part of the 20 specialties approved by DOCPER for Troop Care Status, will have their specific tasks added to this contract and be provided on the task order. Below are specialties with their requirements:

1. Physician Assistant

1.1. Education: Contractor personnel shall have a Bachelor’s degree in health care science.

1.2. Licensure/Registration: Contractor personnel shall have and maintain a current license to practice Medicine in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e.

practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

1.3. Certification: Certification as a Physician Assistant issued by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) or a comparable certification body.

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1.4. Experience: Minimum of two years experience as a Physician Assistant.

1.5. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time while performing services under this contract.

2. Family Practice Physician – Board Certified

2.1. Education: 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 applicant’s 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 certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).

2.2. Licensure/Registration: Shall have and maintain a professional license, certification and/or registration as required by the profession and appropriate regulatory bodies. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses, and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). The license shall be examination based and one that is granted by the recognized licensing agency of a state in the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands.

2.3. Certification: Board Certification in Family Practice.

2.4. Experience: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate shall have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an institution accredited for such training.

2.5. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract

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3. Nurse Practitioner

3.1. Education: Shall be a graduate of a Masters of Nursing program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

3.2. Licensure/Registration: Contractor personnel shall have and maintain a current license to practice Medicine in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e.

practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

3.3. Experience: Shall have a minimum of two years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.

3.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time while performing services under this contract.

4. Optometrist

4.1. Education: Have a Doctor of Optometry (DO) degree, which requires the completion of a 4-year program at an accredited optometry school. In 2006, there were 16 colleges of optometry in the U.S. and 1 in Puerto Rico that offered programs accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association.

4.2. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Shall have and maintain a current license to practice Optometry in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e.

practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). Contract service providers shall meet all credentialing requirements for the MTF where they will be providing services.

4.3. Experience: A minimum of one (1) year within the past three (3) years in the practice of Optometry. The Contractor shall ensure that the contract service provider

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4.4. Basic Life Support Training: All contract service providers shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic life support (BLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. BLS shall be renewed every two years.

5. Physical Therapist

5.1. Education: Possess bachelors’, masters, or doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited physical therapy program. Advanced training and experience in vestibular rehabilitation is desired.

5.2. Licensure/Registration: Currently licensed and unrestricted in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands and be able to obtain clinical privileges to practice medicine with the applicable MTF Credentials Committee.

5.3. Experience: Contractor employees shall have a minimum of one (1) year experience in the past three (3) years in physical therapy rehabilitation. Experience and training emphasis in either manual therapy, orthopedic and neurological is required.

5.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract

6. Registered Nurse

6.1. Education: Graduate of an Associate, Diploma, or Baccalaureate degree from accredited school of nursing (National League of Nursing). A copy of the college transcript or Diploma will be submitted.

6.2. Licensure/Registration: Possess and maintain a current, active, valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in at least one U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. All licenses shall be unencumbered and remain in effect during employment.

6.3. Experience: Minimum one year of experience in the past three years caring for patients.

6.4. Life support training. The nurse shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American

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Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time while performing services under this contract.

7. General Medical Officer

7.1. Education: Contract service provider shall hold a MD or DO from a school in the US or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. An MD or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the US may be demonstrated by permanent certification by ECFMG or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the US and graduate education in a foreign country.

7.2. Licensure/Certification/Registration: For positions involving patient care, candidates shall have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). Contract service providers shall meet all credentialing requirements for the MTF where they will be providing services.

7.2.1. Experience. Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate shall have had at least one (1) year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting; i.e. a 1-year internship or the first year of residency program in an institution accredited for such training.

7.3. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association approved training program for health care providers. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time while performing services under this contract.

8. Neurologist

8.1 Education: Contract service provider shall hold a MD or DO from a school in the US or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. An MD or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the US may be demonstrated by permanent certification by ECFMG or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the US and graduate education in a foreign country.

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8.2. Licensure/Certification/Registration: For positions involving patient care, candidates must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). Contract service providers shall meet all credentialing requirements for the MTF where they will be providing services. The contract service provider shall be American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified and eligible to evaluate and treat operatively as appropriate in a safe and judicious manner, all patients presenting as above for neurology care.

8.3. Experience: The Contractor shall have a minimum of 2 years experience in Neurology after graduating from a qualified Neurology training program and worked a minimum of one year as a clinical neurologist within the past 2 years.

8.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract

9. Neurosurgeon

9.1. Education: Contract service provider shall hold a MD or DO from a school in the US or Canada approved by a recognized accrediting body in the year of the applicants graduation. An MD or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school that provided education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the US may be demonstrated by permanent certification by ECFMG or a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the US and graduate education in a foreign country.

9.2. Licensure/Certification/Registration: For positions involving patient care, candidates shall have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). Contract service providers shall meet all credentialing requirements for the MTF where they will be providing services.

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9.3. Certification: Shall be American Board of Neurological Surgery certified and eligible to evaluate and treat operatively as appropriate in a safe and judicious manner, all patients presenting as above for neurosurgery care. The neurosurgeon shall further be responsible for appropriate conservative care where indicated as well as post-operative follow-up care.

9.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time

9.7. Experience: A year-long internship plus a 6- to 8-year neurosurgical residency

10. Licensed Practical Nurse

10.1. Education: Shall have completed a State-approved practical nursing program;

shall have passed the NCLEX-PN licensing examination.

10.2. Licensure/Registration: Contractor personnel shall have and maintain a current license to practice Medicine in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e.

practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

10.3. Experience: Shall have a minimum of two years of experience working as an LPN.

Candidates shall be computer literate. They shall possess the basic computer skills to enable them to enter and retrieve data from the electronic composite medical record system (AHLTA) and enter data and prepare reports in MS Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.

10.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time while performing services under this contract.

11. Registered Nurse Case Manager

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11.1. Education: Bachelors degree in Nursing.

11.2. Licensure/Registration: Contractor personnel shall have and maintain a current license to practice Medicine in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e.

practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

11.3. Experience: Shall be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of three years of experience working as an RN and a minimum of one year of case management (CM) experience, where CM was the primary duty, within the past three years.

11.4. Life support training. The nurse shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program.

12. Licensed Clinical Social Worker

12.1. Education: Masters or Doctorate Degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Accredited School. Substitute or related Degrees are unacceptable.

12.2. Licensure/Registration: Shall possess a Clinical Social Work license from a U.S.

jurisdiction that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. Examples for acceptable licenses are LMSW-ACP in the state of Texas, LCSW in the state of Florida, LISW in the state of South Carolina and LCSW in the state of California. Related experience will not be accepted in lieu of degree or license requirements. Shall have and maintain a professional license, certification and/or registration as required by the profession and appropriate regulatory bodies. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses, and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). The license shall be examination based and one that is granted by the recognized licensing agency of a state in the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands.

12.3. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years within the past five (5) years in the practice of clinical social worker with individuals, couples or groups in clinical psychotherapy services in a multidisciplinary behavioral health/mental health clinic, preferably in a Government setting such as DoD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The contract provider will submit documentation of training in at least one of the following three

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The contractor shall ensure that the contract service provider has sufficient training and experience to effectively provide social work services for service members and family members. Related experience will not be accepted in lieu of degree or license requirements.

12.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time while performing services under this contract.

12.5. Other Qualifications: Shall be computer literate. They shall possess the basic computer skills to enable them to enter and retrieve data from the electronic composite medical record system (AHLTA) and enter data and prepare reports in MS Office programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

12.6. This position requires a Care national Agency Check and Inquiries (CNACI)

13. Psychiatrist – Board Certified

13.1. Education: Contractor personnel are required to hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited graduate school of Medicine. The physician shall have completed psychiatric residency training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The physician shall have completed a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.

13.2. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Contractor personnel shall be Board Certified and have and maintain a current license to practice Medicine in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

13.3. Experience: Contractor personnel shall demonstrate a working knowledge of professional standards and ethics regarding the delivery of Psychiatric services.

13.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The

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14. Psychologist

14.1. Education: Contract service provider shall hold a Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program and shall have completed an APA approved clinical psychology internship.

14.2. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Shall have and maintain a current license to practice Clinical or Counseling Psychology in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). Contract service providers shall meet all credentialing requirements for the MTF where they will be providing services.

14.3. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years within the past five (5) years in the practice of clinical psychology , in a U.S. Government setting such as a DOD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MTF and providing clinical services to individuals, couples or groups in clinical psychotherapy services. The Contractor shall ensure that the contract service provider has sufficient training and experience to effectively provide Specialty services for service members and family members. Related experience will not be accepted in lieu of degree or license requirements.

14.4. Basic Life Support Training: All contract service providers shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic life support (BLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. BLS shall be renewed every two years.

14.5. Continuing Education: Shall maintain Continuing Education credit sufficient to maintain both their clinical license and to meet MTF specific Quality Assurance standards for credentialing as a Psychologist. The U.S. Government will not pay for the continuing education.

14.6. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, work some evenings and weekends as needed, walk and stand for extended periods of time and be able to manage stress, as evidenced by the ability to respond and to meet demands of caseload, such as submitting proper documentation and referrals.

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14.7. Knowledge and experience with military health system, combat/deployment issues, people suffering from medically unexplained symptoms, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and/or disasters are highly desired.

14.8. Contract Psychologists are expected to have proficiency in administration and interpretation of basic psychological test measures to include Intelligence Testing, Personality Testing with Objective and Projective Testing, and basic neuropsychological screening techniques, such as Mental Status exams or Dementia Rating Scales.

15. Neuropsychologist

15.1. Education: Contract service provider shall hold a Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited program and shall have completed an APA approved clinical psychology internship. In addition, a Clinical Neuropsychologist shall have attended a formal neuropsychological fellowship in clinical Neuropsychology, and be skilled in specialized testing and assessment procedure as recognized by either the National Academy of Neuropsychology or Division 40 of the American Psychological Association.

15.2. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Shall have and maintain a current license to practice Clinical or Counseling Psychology in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). Contract service providers shall meet all credentialing requirements for the MTF where they will be providing services.

15.3. Experience: A minimum of two (2) years within the past five (5) years in the practice of clinical psychology , in a U.S. Government setting such as a DOD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) MTF and providing clinical services to individuals, couples or groups in clinical psychotherapy services. The Contractor shall ensure that the contract service provider has sufficient training and experience to effectively provide Specialty services for service members and family members. Related experience will not be accepted in lieu of degree or license requirements.

15.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The

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16. Occupational Therapist

16.1. Education: Contractor employees shall be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.

16.2. Licensure/Registration: Currently licensed and unrestricted in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands and be able to obtain clinical privileges to practice medicine with the applicable MTF Credentials Committee.

16.3. Experience: Employees shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience in occupational therapy rehabilitation.

16.4. Life support training: The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The

17. Speech Language Pathologists

17.1. Education: Master’s Degree in speech-language pathology.

17.2. Licensure/Registration: Currently licensed and unrestricted in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands and be able to obtain clinical privileges to practice medicine with the applicable MTF Credentials Committee.

17.3. Experience: Shall have a minimum of 300 to 375 hours of supervised clinical experience and nine months of postgraduate professional clinical experience.

17.4. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The

18. Clinical Nurse Specialist

18.1. Education: Graduate of an Associate, Diploma, or Baccalaureate degree from accredited school of nursing (National League of Nursing). A copy of the college transcript or Diploma will be submitted.

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18.2. Licensure/Registration: Possess and maintain a current, active, valid, unrestricted license as a Clinical Nurse Specialist with Prescriptive Authority in at least one U.S.

state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory or jurisdiction. All licenses shall be unencumbered and remain in effect during employment.

18.3. Experience: Minimum one year of experience in the past three years caring for patients.

18.4. Life support training. The nurse shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time while performing services under this contract.

19. Pain Medicine Sub-Specialized Anesthesiologist - Double Board Certification in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology or equivalent training and skill.

19.1. Education: 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 applicant’s 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 certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country).

19.2. Licensure/Registration: Shall have and maintain a professional license, certification and/or registration as required by the profession and appropriate regulatory bodies. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses, and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction). The license shall be examination based and one that is granted by the recognized licensing agency of a state in the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the Virgin Islands.

19.3. Certification: Double Board Certification in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology (American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) and the American Board of Anesthesiology Pain Medicine [ABA PM]). Must have completed a Pain Medicine Fellowship recognized by the ABA PM or have greater than 10 years experience in Pain Medicine.

Experience and qualification will be determined by the Director of Pain Medicine and the Chief of Anesthesiology and Pain Management.

19.4. Experience: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate shall have completed a 1 year internship, a minimum of

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19.5. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic and advance cardiac life support (BCLS/ACLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The contract HCPs are responsible for maintaining these certifications in a current status at all time while performing services under this contract.

20. Pharmacist

20.1 Education: Contractor personnel shall have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm).

20.2. Licensure/Registration: Contractor personnel shall have and maintain a current license and registration to practice as pharmacist in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of clinical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

20.3. Certification: not required. Must be licensed and have current state registration in good standing

20.4. Experience: Minimum of five years experience as a registered practicing pharmacist.

20.5. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The

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20.6. Contractor personnel shall also provide:

20.7. Certified copies of their successful completion of all pharmacist training;

20.8 Applicable diplomas

20.9 A curriculum vitae and letters of recommendation from their current and previous employers and/or retraining program supervisors.

21. Pharmacy Technician

21.1. Education: Contractor personnel shall have completed an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.

21.2. Licensure/Registration: Contractor personnel shall have and maintain a current license to practice Pharmacy in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands that allows for the independent practice of pharmaceutical services. This license shall be current (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed in registration), valid (the issuing authority accepts and considers QA information (i.e. practitioner professional performance and conduct in determining continued licenses)), and unrestricted (not subject to restriction pertaining to the scope, location, or type of practice ordinarily granted to other applicants for similar licenses in granting jurisdiction).

21.3. Certification: Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

21.4. Experience: None Required

21.5. Life support training. The Contractor employees shall possess and maintain current course completion documentation for basic cardiac life support (BCLS) through an American Heart Association and/or Red Cross approved training program. The

22. Physician – General and Family Medicine

22.1 Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

22.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

22.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

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22.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S. and will at a minimum be Board Eligible

23. Physician – General and Family Medicine: Urgent Care

23.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

23.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

23.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty field

23.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

24. Physician - Emergency Medicine

24.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

24.2. Certifications: Current BCLS, ACLS and ATLS, special training in Emergency Medicine

24.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years

24.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in a state, territory, or commonwealth of the U.S. and will at a minimum be Board Eligible

25. Physician - Allergy and Immunology

25.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, Residency, and Fellowship Program

25.2. Certification: Current BLS, ACLS if required by the client

25.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty field

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25.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

26. Physician - Endocrinology

26.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency, and Fellowship Program

26.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

26.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty field

26.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

27. Physician - Gastroenterology

27.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, Residency, and Fellowship Program

27.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

27.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

27.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

28. Physician - Internal Medicine

28.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

28.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

28.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the

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28.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

29. Physician - Neurology

29.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

29.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

29.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

29.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

30. Physician - Neurosurgery

30.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

30.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

30.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

30.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S. and will at a minimum be Board Eligible

30.5. Network Access and Security Training: All users must receive IA awareness training tailored to the system and information accessible prior to being granted information system access. Users will receive annual refresher training to maintain information system access. (AR 25-2, para 4). All personnel shall ensure that their profile data and IA training and certification information in the Army Training and Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) is current. New personnel will register at https://atc.us.army.mil at the time of appointment. Antiterrorism Level 1 Training is required annually for contractor personnel performing OCONUS.

31. Physician - Pulmonary Disease

31.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, Residency, and Fellowship Program

31.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

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31.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the

31.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

32. Physician - Pediatrics

32.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

32.2. Certification: Current BLS, ACLS, PALS if required by the client

32.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

32.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S. and will at a minimum be Board Eligible

33. Physician - Anesthesiology

33.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

33.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

33.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

33.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

34. Physician - Obstetrics and Gynecology

34.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

34.2. Certification: Current BLS, ACLS, NRP, PALS if required by the client

34.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the

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34.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

35. Physician - Occupational Medicine

35.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

35.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

35.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

35.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S. and will at a minimum be Board Eligible

36. Physician - Ophthalmology

36.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

36.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

36.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

36.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S. and will at a minimum be Board Eligible

37. Physician - Orthopedics

37.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

37.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

37.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

37.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical license in at least 1 state, territory or

38. Physician - Otolaryngology

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38.1. Education: Physician will have successfully completed an Undergraduate Program, Medical School (M.D. or D.O.), Internship, and Residency Program

38.2. Certification: Current BLS and ACLS if required by the client

38.3. Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience within preceding 3 years in the specialty

38.4. Licensure: Valid unrestricted medical…