Pediatrician

Apicha Community Health Center•New York, NY

About The Position

Position Summary: Provide high-quality primary medical care to children from birth to 21 years, including routine check-ups, immunizations, developmental screenings, and management of acute illnesses. The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Direct Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments, including vision, hearing, and growth monitoring, as well as blood tests for various conditions Diagnose and treat common childhood ailments and minor injuries Offer specialized services such as autism screening, asthma management, mental health assessments, and obesity counseling Recommend patients for further treatments and to specialists when needed Engage with patients’ families to educate on health, safety, nutrition, and injury prevention Communicate and engage with families/legal guardians while explaining complex medical information clearly Collaboration: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care Attend and participate in clinic, provider, and all staff meetings Participate in pre-visit planning activities with the other members of the care team Engage in health promotion activities and recruitment efforts for the site Compliance: Document clinical encounters accurately in the EMR (ECW) and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Record and maintain the health and development information of the patient Complete EMR documentation, billing, and patient-related paperwork in a timely manner Provide input for the development of electronic medical record templates Participate in night and weekend call shared among clinicians Provide follow-up on incidents and patient complaints as needed Provide input in the development of policies and procedures regarding pediatric patients. Maintain compliance with clinical protocols and state/federal regulations Perform other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine specializing in pediatrics and a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
Board eligible/certification, required
Current BLS certification required
Current and valid NYS license
Current DEA certificate
Current infection control certificate
Excellent bedside manner
Ability to work flexible hours including evenings.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish or South Asian language is preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments, including vision, hearing, and growth monitoring, as well as blood tests for various conditions
Diagnose and treat common childhood ailments and minor injuries
Offer specialized services such as autism screening, asthma management, mental health assessments, and obesity counseling
Recommend patients for further treatments and to specialists when needed
Engage with patients’ families to educate on health, safety, nutrition, and injury prevention
Communicate and engage with families/legal guardians while explaining complex medical information clearly
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
Attend and participate in clinic, provider, and all staff meetings
Participate in pre-visit planning activities with the other members of the care team
Engage in health promotion activities and recruitment efforts for the site
Document clinical encounters accurately in the EMR (ECW) and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Record and maintain the health and development information of the patient
Complete EMR documentation, billing, and patient-related paperwork in a timely manner
Provide input for the development of electronic medical record templates
Participate in night and weekend call shared among clinicians
Provide follow-up on incidents and patient complaints as needed
Provide input in the development of policies and procedures regarding pediatric patients.
Maintain compliance with clinical protocols and state/federal regulations
Perform other duties as required or assigned