Physician - Pediatrician

CommUnityCare Health Centers•Austin, TX

10d

About The Position

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient), and staff across all disciplines and departments, the Pediatrician provides direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in Pediatrics. This is a float position. The role includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients; ordering or performing tests and diagnostic imaging; prescribing medications and therapies; educating patients and families; directing health care staff during treatment; maintaining patient records in the electronic medical record; and coordinating care with other practitioners and the care team. The Pediatrician also supports clinical operations, regulatory and accreditation compliance, and high standards of medical practice.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution.
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Texas.
Board Certification in Pediatrics, or passage of the Board Certification examination within one year of employment.
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration for writing prescriptions.
Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
High degree of knowledge and competency in medicine and associated charting requirements.
Ability to perform assigned medical tasks.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to use computers for data entry and information retrieval.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and emergency situations successfully.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to implement and evaluate operational and administrative processes.
Knowledge or experience with Joint Commission accreditation requirements and applicable federal, state, and local regulations and standards for care in a Federally Qualified Health Center.
Ability to build relationships and provide excellent customer service, with interpersonal savvy and influence skills when managing difficult clients and patients.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment.
Demonstrated understanding of or experience working in an integrated delivery environment.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical assessments using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
Order or execute tests, analyses, and diagnostic imaging to provide information about patients’ conditions.
Diagnose and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries based on medical history and assessment results; refer patients to specialists or other practitioners when needed.
Prescribe medications and therapies for treatment and preventive care.
Instruct patients and families regarding procedures, home care, and follow-up visits.
Direct professional and ancillary health care staff during patient treatment.
Respond to staff and patient inquiries about preventive health and treatments.
Compile patient medical data, including health history, treatment plans, and examination results, and record it in the electronic medical record.
Report required information, including deaths and contagious disease outbreaks, to governmental authorities.
Plan, promote, demonstrate, recommend, and coordinate high standards of medical practice.
Apply expertise in relevant medical practices, protocols, trends, and clinical best practices, and contribute to effective clinical operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support patient well-being through accurate and timely diagnosis and high-quality medical care.
Ensure patient care and related administrative tasks comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, including The Joint Commission standards and CommUnityCare procedures and policies.
Develop and maintain favorable working relationships with coworkers, clinical managers, support staff, providers, and business office staff.
Interact respectfully and collaboratively with patients and families.
Collaborate with all members of the care team to provide patient-centered care.
Represent CommUnityCare professionally and uphold its policies, procedures, mission, and values.
Complete mandatory training and maintain appropriate credentials and licensure.