Physician - Pediatric (Full-time or Part-time)
About The Position
Peoples Community Health Clinic, Inc. is seeking a pediatric physician to provide patient care at its community health clinic in Waterloo, Iowa. The clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center and nonprofit guided by a mission to provide affordable, compassionate, high-quality health care and improve community health. The Pediatrician diagnoses illness, prescribes and administers treatment for injury and disease, and performs related duties in accordance with accepted medical standards and the clinic’s principles, mission, and policies. The role focuses on pediatric patients and includes well-child care, acute care, and chronic disease management, with an average volume of 12–18 patients per day. The physician supports patient satisfaction and positive working relationships with physicians, staff, and health care students, and serves as a resource for Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. The position typically works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with one evening session and call coverage one night in every 6–7. A minimum of 40 hours per week is required to maintain full-time status. Some flexibility is allowed, and occasional irregular or adjusted hours may be needed to meet client scheduling demands. The role has no hospital requirements and includes occasional travel and driving. Practicing pediatricians and new graduates are welcome to apply.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical school with specialization in pediatric medicine.
- Completion of a certified residency program.
- Board certification or eligibility in pediatrics.
- Meet all requirements necessary to practice medicine in Iowa, including an Iowa medical license, DEA permission to prescribe and maintain controlled substances, malpractice insurability, and state agreements for payment of health services under Medicare and Medicaid.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High language, math, and reasoning ability.
- Skill in planning, organizing, adaptability, attentiveness to detail, and flexibility of assignment.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the Windows platform, and comfort regularly using an EHR computer system.
- Ability to work in a team setting and relate to the special needs of the patient population.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric care management experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient examinations.
- Order or perform diagnostic tests to provide information about patients’ medical conditions.
- Diagnose patients’ medical conditions.
- Prescribe or administer treatment.
- Use effective clinical judgment when referring patients and receiving referrals.
- Maintain accurate medical records that support clinical and business documentation requirements.
- Work to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Maintain positive relationships with physicians, staff, and health care students.
- Plan, implement, and/or administer treatment protocols.
- Support clinic staff meetings and adhere to guidelines.
- Support a service-oriented atmosphere consistent with the clinic’s mission and philosophy.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Serve as a resource for questions from Pediatric Nurse Practitioners within the clinic.
- Provide call coverage one night in every 6–7.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Competitive salary guaranteed for the first two years.
- Production-based quarterly bonus.
- Health insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- 401(k).
- CME allowance.
- Paid time off.
- Guaranteed loan repayment options available.
- Five-day work week for scheduled patients and no hospital requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
