Pediatrician

Community Clinic • Silver Spring, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatrician provides direct care to CCI patients commensurate with training and experience. The care provided is appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with a multicultural, multilingual patient population. As a member of the health center’s integrated care team the Physician will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated, patient care: Examine, diagnose, and treat children who have minor illnesses, injuries, infections, and acute and chronic health problems. Plans and implements medical care programs for patients, from birth through adolescence, to aid in physical and mental growth and development. Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents. Determines nature and extent of disease or injury, and prescribes and administers treatment, and therapy. Medications, immunizations, and preventative health practices. Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI’s Board and Performance Improvement Committee. Complete electronic medical records in expected time frames; target encounters 16 to 22 per day. Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits. Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees, as necessary and/or required by CCI. Participate in additional medical projects as assigned. May provide supervision for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners. May provide consultation to other providers at CCI. May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries. Working on-site is an essential duty for the job. Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.

Requirements

• Must be Board certification eligible.
• Active Maryland CDS license.
• DEA licensure.
• Current BLS certification
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of pediatric medicine and allied services commensurate with the individual’s training.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate a special interest in community medicine.
• The ability to speak and write English fluently.

Nice To Haves

• Board-certified preferred.
• Practical experience with using EMRs and general office software and applications.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and general public.
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
• Flexibility to work at any CCI location, as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat children who have minor illnesses, injuries, infections, and acute and chronic health problems.
• Plans and implements medical care programs for patients, from birth through adolescence, to aid in physical and mental growth and development.
• Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
• Determines nature and extent of disease or injury, and prescribes and administers treatment, and therapy.
• Medications, immunizations, and preventative health practices.
• Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI’s Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Complete electronic medical records in expected time frames; target encounters 16 to 22 per day.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits.
• Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees, as necessary and/or required by CCI.
• Participate in additional medical projects as assigned.
• May provide supervision for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
• May provide consultation to other providers at CCI.
• May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries.
• Working on-site is an essential duty for the job.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits plan including PTO
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level