UVA Pediatrics Culpeper - Pediatrician - Full Time

UVA Health • Culpeper, VA

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About The Position

UVA Pediatrics Culpeper is seeking a full-time Pediatrician for an outpatient practice providing primary care and same-day appointments. The role includes assessing and managing patients in the clinic and other locations as appropriate to specialty, licensing, training, and credentials. The physician works with the medical director, administrative management, office manager, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care and support patients and families.

The physician exercises independent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment; documents health histories and physical assessments; orders and interprets diagnostic studies; performs procedures within their scope and privileges; prescribes medications and treatments under applicable Virginia regulations; and makes referrals and requests consultations as needed. The position includes rotating call coverage and occasional Saturday clinic coverage, typically once every six to seven weeks. The schedule is four 10-hour days Monday through Friday, with rotating Saturday hours. Practice hours are Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m.

The position also involves patient and family education, quality and process improvement, documentation and reporting, compliance with applicable policies and payer requirements, participation in peer review and professional education, and continuing professional development. The role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

For years 1–2, guaranteed annual compensation is $221,810, consisting of a $191,810 base salary and a $30,000 guaranteed incentive. Providers may earn additional compensation through the wRVU productivity model if production exceeds the guaranteed amount. After year 2, compensation transitions to a $191,810 base salary plus a wRVU-based productivity incentive model.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an accredited residency in the chosen specialty.
• Board certification in the specialty; newly graduated residents must obtain certification within two years of graduation and keep it current.
• Unrestricted license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current unrestricted DEA certificate.
• Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients in the clinic and other appropriate care locations.
• Work with the medical director, administrative management, office manager, nursing staff, and healthcare team to facilitate patient management.
• Exercise independent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical processes or procedures consistent with training, experience, and credentials.
• Perform and document comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including providing CPR or other emergency therapy when needed.
• Formulate diagnoses, identify problems and health risks, and communicate relevant information to the healthcare team.
• Perform, order, and interpret diagnostic studies, including x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with staff.
• Perform procedures or surgeries within the physician’s scope of practice and UVA Health System credentials or privileges.
• Order medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with Virginia prescribing regulations.
• Request consultations and initiate referrals to physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Evaluate patient responses to disease processes and therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.
• Provide patients and families with information and support regarding disease processes and treatment plans.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities in the practice or inpatient environment.
• Educate patients and families about planned diagnostic procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Manage patients in accordance with UVA Health System and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
• Participate in hospital, nursing home, assisted living, or other institutional care settings if appropriate.
• Review systems and processes in populations and recommend, develop, implement, and evaluate improvement strategies.
• Promote timely and compassionate communication between families and the healthcare team.
• Report births, deaths, contagious disease outbreaks, and other critical health information as required by law or governmental authorities.
• Meet quality standards determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
• Serve on selected nursing, medical, and administrative committees as needed.
• Participate in clinical education for medical students, interns, residents, and graduate nurses as appropriate.
• Participate in group peer review and other review activities.
• Prepare and attend to reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to professional services.
• Promote the professional practice of the group and follow applicable UPG, UVA Health System, CMS, and contracted payer policies and procedures.
• Accurately assign CPT and ICD diagnosis codes.
• Work with Administrative Management on policies regarding Advanced Beneficiary Notices and other payer requirements to support timely claim payment.
• Contribute to education of other healthcare professionals, develop and present educational programs, and participate in designing and developing teaching materials.
• Update practice knowledge through continuing education, including conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs, and regional or national professional conferences.
• Serve as a clinical resource to nursing, medical, and allied healthcare practitioners.
• Seek professional growth opportunities that enhance professional practice.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide outpatient primary care and same-day appointment visits, with rotating Saturday clinic coverage and call coverage.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plans with employer contributions and pre-tax/Roth savings options.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave benefits.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• CME and professional development support.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for many positions.

What This Job Offers

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