Pediatrician (Part-Time)

Cortica•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a part-time Pediatrician to join its multidisciplinary team in Irvine, California. The Pediatrician provides medical care to patients with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences, collaborating with clinicians across disciplines to deliver comprehensive care. Care may be provided in person and via telehealth to pediatric and adult patients within Cortica’s clinical scope. The role includes conducting patient histories and examinations, making clinical decisions, entering orders, referring patients to appropriate services or specialists, and completing documentation and other tasks needed to provide timely, high-quality care. The Pediatrician also participates in clinical meetings, communicates care plans to medical assistants, teaches and presents at weekly rounds, and maintains a caseload that meets productivity and patient-outcome expectations. The position is three days per week. Compensation is hourly and depends on experience. A full-time opening is also available for candidates willing to travel to Cortica’s Glendale center.

Requirements

Completion of four years of medical school at an accredited university.
Completion of at least three years of U.S.-based residency training in pediatrics.
Board eligible or board certified in pediatrics.
Hold and maintain an unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, in person and via telehealth, to pediatric and adult patients within Cortica’s clinical scope.
Complete patient histories and examinations, clinical decision-making, order entry, referrals, documentation, and other activities needed for appropriate patient care.
Meet productivity standards and expected ratios of new-patient visits to follow-up visits.
Complete 80% of encounter documentation on the same day and 100% within two business days.
Communicate patient care plans to medical assistants face-to-face following each appointment.
Respond to patient-care needs within a clinically appropriate timeframe, not exceeding two business days.
Attend and actively participate in clinical meetings, including Rounds, Case Collaboration, and Medical Faculty meetings.
Provide clinical insights, discuss treatment plans, and collaborate on patient-care decisions.
Lead, present, and teach at Weekly Rounds.
Maintain a patient caseload that meets established productivity expectations.
Meet expected standards for patient outcomes based on the Whole Child Scorecard.
Meet expected standards for teammate experience and consistently receive positive patient-experience feedback.
Perform other duties as assigned.