Pediatrician

Sun River Health•Staten Island, NY

10d•$215,030 - $231,774

About The Position

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who see it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County. Sun River Health is currently seeking full-time Pediatrician to join our team at the Staten Island, NY - Bay street location . The Pediatrician diagnosis and treats patients in his/her specialty area; collaborates and supervises nurse practitioners and physician’s assistants; participates in planning and developing health care services in his/her specialties, treats conditions and illnesses within the scope of the physician’s specialty, referral and follow-up of patients when indicated, participates in after-hours coverage to insure 24-hour availability of care for Center patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Takes histories, performs physical examinations, and prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his /her specialty following evidence-based standard of care. Provides off hours and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated to do so. Designs and participates in quality improvement activities, including Medical Record Peer Review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits, and focused reviews. Provides supervision for clinical activities of medical providers and medical documentation in his/her department, including but not limited to review of protocols, telephone triage, follow-up procedures. Coordinates tests, referrals, and care of SRH patients outside the Health Center. Sets standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within his/her specialty; participates in the development of programs to carry out these standards. Maintains legible and appropriate documentation of medical records. Participates and attends provider meetings. Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree (including MD, DO, DD, PhD, etc.)
Physician License in New York State, Board Certified and CPR/BLS
Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment procedures that nurse practitioners are trained to do and are necessary for practicing in health care centers.
Competence in delivery of health care to patients (including preventative health education)
Ability to collaborate with other members of the Health Center in order to maintain high quality standards and achieve client satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in both English and Spanish (orally and written) is preferred

Responsibilities

Takes histories, performs physical examinations, and prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his /her specialty following evidence-based standard of care.
Provides off hours and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated to do so.
Designs and participates in quality improvement activities, including Medical Record Peer Review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits, and focused reviews.
Provides supervision for clinical activities of medical providers and medical documentation in his/her department, including but not limited to review of protocols, telephone triage, follow-up procedures.
Coordinates tests, referrals, and care of SRH patients outside the Health Center.
Sets standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within his/her specialty; participates in the development of programs to carry out these standards.
Maintains legible and appropriate documentation of medical records.
Participates and attends provider meetings.
Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive health coverage to ensure you and your family stay healthy.
Life and Disability Coverage: Financial protection for you and your loved ones in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Retirement Savings Plan: Plan for your future with our retirement savings options.
Commuter and Transit Benefits: Assistance with your daily commute to make your journey to work easier.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to confidential support and resources for personal and work-related issues.
Employee Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on various products and services as a valued member of our team.
Provider Incentive Compensation Program: Quality & Productivity.
Professional License, Certification and DEA Fees Reimbursement.

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