Pediatrician

Briya Public Charter School • Washington, DC

10d

About The Position

The Pediatrician functions as a primary care provider for pediatric patients at Mary’s Center and provides comprehensive, quality wellness and sick care. The role may be performed at any Mary’s Center location as directed by Medical Leadership, and some clinical care may be provided remotely depending on scheduling needs. The Pediatrician reports to the site Administrative Medical Director and works collaboratively with clinical leads. Clinical competency is evaluated annually by the Site Medical Director or a proxy.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Current license to practice medicine in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
• CDS and DEA authorization in the District of Columbia and Maryland.
• Board certified or board eligible.
• Thorough understanding of patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance and regulations.
• Ability to perform the essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available as needed.
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of practicing pediatric medicine in a community health clinic environment and/or experience working with immigrant or economically disadvantaged populations in a maternal/child healthcare setting is highly desirable.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, quality primary wellness and sick care to pediatric patients efficiently.
• Practice at any Mary’s Center location as directed by Medical Leadership and meet quality standards such as HEDIS.
• Coordinate patient transfers to emergency facilities and arrange hospitalization as needed.
• Coordinate subspecialty care with nursing and social work staff.
• Provide consultation and education to patients, parents, and staff to improve patient care.
• Collaborate with Mary’s Center and external healthcare providers to make appropriate medical decisions.
• Guide and assist medical assistants.
• Complete and lock medical notes, review laboratory results, address telephone encounters, and correct billing claims in an efficient, organized manner.
• Perform routine medical administrative duties efficiently and in an organized manner.
• Participate in team, provider, and inter-departmental meetings as needed.
• Participate in projects and policy initiatives for Mary’s Center and its community.
• Participate in Saturday and evening clinic sessions as needed.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as appropriate for the specialty.
• Participate in Mary’s Center’s Continuous Quality Improvement Plan.
• Perform other duties as determined necessary by the Administrative Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, or their delegates.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus retirement options.
• 25 days of paid time off annually, in addition to 10 paid holidays and educational days for training and conferences.
• CME and license renewals.
• Tuition reimbursement of $2,750 per year toward education assistance and professional development, prorated based on regularly scheduled weekly hours.
• NHSC/HRSA loan repayment options, if applicable.
• WMATA metro/bus subsidy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree