Pediatrician

CATAWBA INDIAN NATION•Rock Hill, SC

2d•$220,000 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatrician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive, and patient-centered care of infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18. This role focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide range of conditions while building strong, long-term relationships with patients and their families. The Pediatrician will perform well-child exams, diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries, administer vaccinations, provide guidance on development, nutrition, safety, and maintain detailed, accurate patient records.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical School (MD/DO) followed by a 3-year pediatric residency program.
Board certification or eligibility by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Valid, active, and unrestricted South Carolina medical license (or ability to obtain).
DEA license and prescriptive authority.
Experience or strong interest in working with Native American/tribal communities.
Ability to work with children and manage stressful situations.
Excellent verbal communication to explain complex medical issues to parents/caregivers and interact with children of all ages.
Strong clinical and diagnostic practice skills for acute and complex issues.
Commitment to patient-centered, culturally competent care and respect for traditional health practices.
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) (e.g., Epic, Athena, Cerner).
Ensuring accuracy in medical records and medication dosages.
Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Background checks and drug screening are requirements for employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a pediatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions from infancy through adolescence.
Provide preventive care services, including regular checkups, well-child physical examinations, routine physical exams, developmental screenings, and vaccinations.
Develop and implement care plans, prescribe medications, and order/interpret laboratory tests and imaging studies.
Diagnose and treat infections, injuries, and chronic conditions like asthma or diabetes.
Administer recommended immunizations according to established guidelines to prevent illness.
Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and care teams to coordinate patient care.
Refer patients to specialists as needed and collaborate with nurses, medical assistants, and support staff to coordinate care.
Collaborate with tribal health programs, public health nurses, and community outreach teams to address population health priorities.
Offer culturally sensitive counseling on health, nutrition, safety, lifestyle, preventive care, developmental milestones, and disease management to patients, parents and caregivers.
Participate in community health events, wellness fairs, and educational workshops.
Maintain timely and accurate patient medical records in compliance with HIPPA and Catawba Nation Health policies using Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and follow clinical guidelines.