Pediatrician

VERNON J HARRIS EAST END COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER•Richmond, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

At Capital Area Health Network, we are committed to more than just providing healthcare—we are dedicated to transforming lives through compassion, excellence, and purpose-driven service. As a valued member of our mission-focused medical team, you'll be part of a culture that fosters our CAHN Cares: Compassion—We treat every person with dignity and fairness, embracing all and ensuring no one is alienated or discriminated against. Accountability—We safeguard the confidentiality of our patients and staff and are transparent in reporting to stakeholders and the community. Reverence—We answer a higher call to serve, uplift those in need, and create a community rooted in mutual respect and shared humanity. Excellence—We are committed to continuous learning and professional development, ensuring the delivery of culturally responsive, high-quality care. Stewardship—We responsibly manage our resources to benefit both the organization and the community we serve. We offer comprehensive primary care, dental services, and behavioral health support to our patients, ensuring every individual receives the quality care they deserve, regardless of background or circumstance. Our mission is clear: To deliver effective, accessible, and culturally responsive care, education, and advocacy that promote health and quality of life. Discover a place where your work makes a difference. Discover Capital Area Health Network. JOB SUMMARY The Pediatrician, under the direction of the Medical Director, is responsible for providing comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients within the community health center. This role includes conducting well-child visits, performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, administering immunizations, and promoting preventive health practices. The Pediatrician collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and actively participates in care coordination, patient education, and health promotion. In addition, the Pediatrician is expected to maintain accurate and timely medical records, adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards, and contribute to the health center’s mission of improving community health outcomes.

Requirements

Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a Doctor of Osteopathy degree. If medical education occurred at a foreign medical school, the applicant must possess a current Educational Council Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) Certificate.
Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in pediatrics.
License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia, in addition to current DEA registration.
Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine.
Knowledge of the state and federal laws peaboutedicine and community health centers.
Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public.

Responsibilities

Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to age 21.
Interprets examination findings and test results and implements pediatric treatment plans.
Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
Supports health promotion and disease prevention activities to enable each child to reach their full potential.
Monitors physical and psychosocial growth and development.
Conducts age-appropriate screening.
Provides advice and education for patients and parents regarding appropriate preparation for predictable developmental challenges.
Determines the need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided by other specialists.
May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of infants and children.