Pediatrician(Per-Diem)

Neighborhood Healthcare•Escondido, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatrics Physician works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients. In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to parents and their children. This is a per-diem opportunity.

Requirements

Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution required
California Medical license in good standing is required
Current California DEA licensure is required and is to be maintained as a condition of employment
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.
Successful completion of an accredited residency program appropriate to the physician's designated specialty
Current board certification, or eligibility for certification, by an appropriate specialty board recognized within the physician's area of practice required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with pediatric medicine
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Reviews patient records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses
Elicits and documents information about patient’s medical history
Examines symptoms to gather more information about the patient’s physical condition
Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition
Administers or prescribes treatments to patients
Determines and prescribes medications, dosages, and schedules given patient conditions and allergies
Discusses possible side effects to medications or immunizations with patients and parents
Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases
Promotes health by advising patients and parents about diets, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
Performs surgical procedures corresponding to surgical competencies
Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for patients’ well-being, as needed
Documents patient visits, including medical histories, physical exams, diagnoses, and plans of action
Follows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases
Conducts physical examinations to patients for information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage
Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
Assesses training needs and promotes developmental activities for the team
Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public
Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives