Provider - Pediatrician
About The Position
TITLE: PHYSICIAN/PEDIATRICIAN REPORTS TO: MEDICAL DIRECTOR/CEO STATUS: EXEMPT QUALIFICATIONS: JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE A minimum of two (2) years experience in public health; Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modem medicine related to public health services and general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills; Computer skills and knowledge, including word processing, medical database operations and spreadsheets; Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children of diverse races, ethnicities, ages and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment. TRAINING, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: Current license to practice medicine in California; Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics
Requirements
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in public health
- Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modem medicine related to public health services and general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills and knowledge, including word processing, medical database operations and spreadsheets
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children of diverse races, ethnicities, ages and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment
- Current license to practice medicine in California
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics
Responsibilities
- Examine patients, take medical history, record results and make a preliminary diagnosis or decision on follow-up procedures
- Administer or order diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, electrocardiograms, vaccinations, and blood work) and interpret test results
- Perform CHDP physical exams
- Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with the medical director concerning appropriate treatment.
- Develop and implement patient care plans, instruct and counsel patients, and record progress
- Prescribe medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations
- Provide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
- Refer patients to specialty consultations and services.
- Take charge of "code" situations, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support as appropriate.
- Prescreen cases requiring review by the Medical Director.
- Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings, as needed.
- Participated in QA/QI monthly meeting if needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
