Pediatrician

CFG HEALTH SYSTEM LLC•Baltimore, MD

2d•$170 - $175•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatrician, located at Baltimore Juvenile Justice, Baltimore, MD is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to incarcerated youth within the correctional facility. This role includes assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of pediatric medical conditions while ensuring that care is delivered with compassion, clinical excellence, and in accordance with legal and regulatory standards. The Pediatrician plays a key role in promoting the health and well-being of juvenile patients and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare and custody staff. This is a part-time position requiring 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics
Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of employment
DEA license and CPR/BLS certification required
Minimum of two (2) years’ experience practicing pediatrics
Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests
Upholds HIPAA and PREA regulations

Nice To Haves

experience with underserved or at-risk youth populations preferred
Prior experience in a correctional, community health, or public health setting is desirable
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

Conduct routine and emergency pediatric medical evaluations
Diagnoses and manage acute and chronic illnesses in youth
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, imaging, and other screenings.
Provide age-appropriate health education and counseling to patients.
Collaborate with mental health, nursing, dental, and other specialists to ensure continuity of care
Document all patient encounters in the electronic health record (EHR) system according to facility guidelines
Monitor growth and development milestones and address pediatric-specific health concerns
Ensure compliance with infection control procedures and public health protocols.
Participate in case reviews, quality assurance programs, and medical team meetings
Maintain awareness of relevant correctional policies and procedures and adapt clinical practice accordingly
Performs other duties as assigned