Pediatrician
About The Position
Under the direction of the Medical Director, or his or her designee, the Pediatrician will provide professional medical services as a member of the Patient Centered Medical Home Team. The Pediatrician will create an ongoing relationship with each patient (and as appropriate with their families or caregivers) by providing access, continuity, education and comprehensive care via diagnosis and treatment of Santa Rosa Community Health (SRCH) patients within the scope of his/her license to practice medicine and privileges granted by the SRCH credentialing and privileging procedures. The role actively supports organizational priorities of patient care, quality, education and sustainability, and provides patient-centered service while supporting a positive work environment. The Pediatrician will provide for the patient’s health care needs and when needed, arranges care with other qualified professionals. Assures quality and safety by adhering to PCMH principles, including teamwork, evidence-based medicine, quality monitoring, and active participation of patients in decision-making. Provides timely follow-up on patients seen including chart notations, lab review, and referrals to specialists, including providing after hours coverage as required by site. Participates in Team meetings, Quality meetings, and other professional activities as requested by the Medical Director. Meets regularly with the Medical Director to review patient care issues and provides input into the development of treatment guidelines and protocols. Provides on-site day-to-day clinical supervision and back-up of Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Participates in ongoing training.
Requirements
- Active California License and good standing with the Medical Quality Control Board of the State of California.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics.
- Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with all tasks on the most current Staff Physician competency list.
- Complies with the SRCH clinical guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in Spanish and English (speak, read, and write) preferred.
- Demonstrates knowledge of compliance issues within the community clinic environment.
- Uses incident reporting system when appropriate.
- Complies with HIPAA policies.
- Completes assigned policy review items.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to be sensitive with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
- Experience with Outlook email function and EMR.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in Spanish and English (speak, read, and write) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Create an ongoing relationship with each patient (and as appropriate with their families or caregivers) by providing access, continuity, education and comprehensive care via diagnosis and treatment of Santa Rosa Community Health (SRCH) patients within the scope of his/her license to practice medicine and privileges granted by the SRCH credentialing and privileging procedures.
- Actively support organizational priorities of patient care, quality, education and sustainability.
- Provide patient centered service and support a positive work environment.
- Provide for the patient’s health care needs and when needed, arranges care with other qualified professionals.
- Assure quality and safety by adhering to PCMH principles, including teamwork, evidence-based medicine, quality monitoring, and active participation of patients in decision-making.
- Provide timely follow-up on patients seen including chart notations, lab review, and referrals to specialists including providing after hours coverage as required by site.
- Participate in Team meetings, Quality meetings, and other professional activities as requested by the Medical Director.
- Meets regularly with the Medical Director to review patient care issues and provides input into the development of treatment guidelines and protocols.
- Provide on-site day to day clinical supervision and back-up of Family Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
- Participate in ongoing training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
