Pediatrician, MD

First Choice Community Healthcare INC•Edgewood, NM

just now•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and Medical Director, the Pediatrician provides and manages direct health care for a specified patient population. This role involves providing primary medical care to patients based on a federal standard of 4250 patient encounters per year per 1.0 FTE, averaging 21-22 patient encounters per day. The Pediatrician diagnoses and treats illnesses in children as authorized by their medical license and in accordance with FCCH protocols, and provides preventive health care to children in accordance with clinic guidelines. The position is located at Health Centers.

Requirements

State of New Mexico licensed Pediatric Physician required
Medical Specialty License or Certification
State of New Mexico and Federal DEA Certification
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
CPR Certified
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Nice To Haves

Completion of residency with board certification/eligibility in family practice, internal medicine, or pediatrics preferred.
Previous training and experience working with underserved populations
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides primary medical care to patients based on the federal standard of 4250 patient encounters per year per 1.0 FTE which averages 21-22 patient encounters per day.
Diagnoses and treats illnesses in children as authorized by their medical license and in accordance with FCCH protocols.
Provides preventive health care to children in accordance with clinic guidelines.
Participates in setting medical and nursing standards and protocols for the health center(s).
Attends provider meetings.
May be a member of FCCH standing committees.
Assists nursing staff with patient triage of telephone calls and questions.
Documents patient encounters and refers patients for further diagnosis and treatment outside FCCH.
Maintains patient problem list and med list.
Available for consultation with Physician Assistants and Family Nurse Practitioners whenever required.
May be assigned supervising physician for Pediatric Physician Assistants and/or Pediatric Family Nurse Practitioner.
May supervise pediatric medical residents and students learning medical practices at the health center(s).
Participates in site team meetings.
Works with other providers and nursing staff to provide a team approach to patient care.
Administers medications and injections as required.
Supervises qualified Medical Assistants administer and injections of medications.
Dispenses medication in compliance with Board of Pharmacy Regulations.
Participates in clinics for special populations, i.e. diabetes, well child, vaccinations.