Pediatrician (Developmental-Behavioral Clinic)

Cortica - Neurodevelopmental•Glendale, CA

2d•$226,355 - $285,444•Onsite

About The Position

Cortica is seeking a Pediatrician to join its multidisciplinary Developmental-Behavioral Clinic team in Glendale, California. Cortica serves pediatric and adult patients with conditions including autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, anxiety, speech and language disorders, learning difficulties, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and genetic conditions. Its care model brings together clinicians from multiple disciplines to provide comprehensive care for children with neurodevelopmental differences. The Pediatrician provides direct patient care in person and through telehealth within Cortica’s clinical scope. The role includes conducting histories and examinations, clinical decision-making, order entry, referrals, documentation, and other tasks needed for appropriate patient care. The physician is expected to maintain clinical quality and timeliness, meet productivity and patient-panel standards, participate in multidisciplinary clinical and learning activities, and contribute to positive patient, teammate, and care outcomes. The position requires a commitment to comprehensive multidisciplinary care and ongoing development of knowledge and skill in Cortica’s care model. The physician will work with an assigned Clinical Advisor and communicate patient care plans and needs to medical assistants and other appropriate team members. The base pay range is $226,355–$285,444. Compensation within the range depends on skill level, relevant experience, education, and location. This position requires successful completion of a post-offer background check and motor vehicle report review.

Requirements

Completion of four years of medical school at an accredited university.
Completion of three years of residency training in pediatrics.
Board certification in pediatrics.
Current and unrestricted license and/or certification required to practice within the clinical domain.
Ability to obtain cross-state licensure in new states as indicated by current business needs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care in person and via telehealth to pediatric and adult patients within Cortica’s clinical scope.
Perform patient-care activities, including history-taking, examinations, clinical decision-making, order entry, referrals, documentation, and other tasks necessary for appropriate care.
Meet productivity standards and the expected ratio of new-patient visits to follow-up visits based on patient-panel size.
Complete 80% of encounter documentation on the same day and 100% within two business days.
Communicate patient care plans face-to-face to the medical assistant after each appointment.
Respond to patient-care needs within a clinically appropriate time, no later than two business days.
Demonstrate proficiency and initiative in comprehensive multidisciplinary care for pediatric neurodevelopment and in developing skills related to the Cortica Model.
Lead, present, or teach at Weekly Rounds and meet the required number of annual presentations at Medical Faculty Learning Hour.
Attend at least two culture, social, or team-building events per year.
Meet expected standards for patient outcomes, patient experience, teammate experience, and patient-panel capacity.
Attend and contribute meaningfully to clinical meetings, including Rounds, Case Collaboration Meetings, and Medical Faculty Meeting.
Meet with the assigned Clinical Advisor at the agreed frequency and time, and proactively seek the advisor’s clinical knowledge and support throughout the work week.