Pediatrician

LOWER LIGHTS CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER INC • Columbus, OH

6d

About The Position

Exciting things are happening at Lower Lights Christian Health! We’re expanding our mission to serve the community with the opening of our new Northland site. As we get ready for our grand opening January of 2026, we’re looking for compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our growing team and make a lasting impact.
ABOUT LLCHC
Lower Lights Christian Health Center (LLCHC) transforms the overall health of Central Ohio, serving one individual at a time. We are focused on whole-person wellness, available to ALL in Central Ohio who need it, regardless of ability to pay! In 2019 alone, we served over 12,000 patients - with 40% being uninsured - and totaled 50,000+ medical encounters!
Operating out of seven locations, we offer medical care (primary care, dental, vision, OB/GYN, telehealth), behavioral health care, 340B pharmacy, nutritional assistance programs, and more. Working hours are Monday - Friday with occasional Saturday morning coverage.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and mission-aligned Pediatrician to join our integrated care team. The Pediatrician will provide high-quality, comprehensive primary care to infants, children, and adolescents in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to impact community health meaningfully while working alongside a team committed to equity, excellence, and compassion.

Requirements

• M.D. Or D.O. Degree
• Appropriate Board Certification or eligibility
• Ohio Medical License
• Current staff privileges at a local hospital

Responsibilities

• Provide well-child care, routine health screenings, developmental assessments, and immunizations.
• Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses, injuries, infections, and chronic conditions.
• Partner with behavioral health, dental, and care coordination teams to address the holistic needs of pediatric patients.
• Educate patients and families on nutrition, growth and development, disease prevention, and health maintenance.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to LLCHC policies and federal regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, team meetings, and community outreach efforts as needed.
• Adhere to all FQHC standards, HIPAA requirements, and OSHA guidelines.
• Supervise and collaborate with Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants as appropriate.
• Participate in after-hours on-call rotation (shared among pediatric providers).
• The physician will promote the health center to the community at large.
• The physician will manage their time efficiently and collaborate with the leadership team to support the center’s long-term sustainability and impact.
• Help co-lead—and eventually lead—our Pediatrics Committee Meetings, shaping how we care for children and families across the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with community pediatric partners.
• Support and mentor fellow providers who have less pediatric experience, sharing knowledge and building confidence across the care team.

Benefits

• Health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life, disability
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to various consultants
• 3% match toward retirement fund
• And more!

What This Job Offers

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