PEDIATRICIAN / FAMILY PRACTICE

KidsPeace•Schnecksville, PA

About The Position

KidsPeace is seeking a dedicated Pediatrician to provide high-quality medical care to children and adolescents served within its programs. The role includes conducting medical assessments, developing and overseeing treatment plans, managing medications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support patients’ health and well-being. The Pediatrician practices according to evidence-based medicine, professional standards, KidsPeace policies, and applicable state, federal, licensing, and accrediting requirements. The position provides clinical leadership and supervision for assigned programs and patient populations, including supervision and mentoring of Advanced Practice Providers and students in approved educational programs. It also includes participation in clinical education, committees, peer review, quality improvement, utilization management, and the physician on-call rotation. The physician may occasionally take short-term assignments at other locations or programs and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
Current, unrestricted medical license in the applicable state(s) of practice.
DEA registration and eligibility for medical staff credentialing.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaboration skills.
Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care for children and adolescents.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations at admission, including review of medical history, immunization records, allergies, family history, and physical examinations.
Complete ongoing and discharge physical examinations in accordance with program regulations.
Develop and implement treatment plans, issue medical orders, and provide ongoing medical care.
Coordinate consultations with specialists as needed.
Prescribe, monitor, and manage medications according to established pediatric standards.
Order and review laboratory tests and diagnostic studies as appropriate.
Participate in medical screenings of prospective admissions to assess medical appropriateness and anticipated care needs.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical documentation, including histories and physicals, progress notes, medication reviews, and sick visits.
Use approved documentation templates and follow organizational documentation standards.
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
Assess patients’ physical readiness for interventions, including restraint procedures when necessary.
Respond to medical emergencies, provide appropriate follow-up recommendations, deliver minor first aid, and coordinate additional medical care when needed.
Provide medical leadership for assigned programs and patient populations.
Establish and maintain collaborative practice agreements with Advanced Practice Providers (NPs and PAs) as required.
Supervise Advanced Practice Providers and students participating in approved educational programs.
Maintain an active medical license and required continuing medical education credits.
Participate in clinical education through presentations, case reviews, journal discussions, and training programs.
Mentor Advanced Practice Providers and provide educational support to staff.
Participate in committees, task forces, peer review activities, and quality improvement initiatives.
Contribute to utilization management, including insurance reviews, appeals, prior authorizations, and clinical consultations.
Participate in the physician on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Support organizational needs through occasional short-term assignments at other locations or programs.
Provide required information for credentialing, privileging, and employment processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.