Physician Pediatrics - Outpatient Teen Center

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adolescent Medicine Physician delivers comprehensive, family-centered care to adolescents and young adults (AYA) within a clinic-based setting. This role emphasizes preventive medicine, acute illness management, chronic disease oversight and care coordination, contributing to the overall health and development of the AYA population and support of their families. Adolescent medicine physicians also serve as clinical partners in quality improvement efforts and multidisciplinary care teams aligned with institutional goals. These physicians additionally participate as teachers to the next generation of medical students and residents.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics (residency in internal medicine allowed if adolescent medicine fellowship was completed or a combined medicine-pediatric residency)
Completion of fellowship in Adolescent Medicine
Board certified or board-eligible in Adolescent Medicine
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Washington
Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to pediatric populations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills suitable for working with diverse children and families
BLS certification
Commitment to professional development and practice improvement

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care through scheduled clinic appointments, assessing growth, development, physical health, behavioral concerns, and acute conditions.
Implement preventive health strategies, including immunizations, developmental screening, anticipatory guidance, and parental education.
Diagnose and manage common pediatric illnesses and chronic conditions, coordinating specialty care as needed.
Diagnose and manage mild to moderate mental health diagnoses to include (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, gender dysphoria).
Skilled management of sexual health and reproductive health
Skilled management of patient autonomy and health rights within a variety of age groups in the AYA population
Document encounters accurately and thoroughly with timely completion in the electronic health record (EHR) to ensure continuity, quality, and compliance.
Participate in care coordination with APPs, nurses, specialists, and social services to address broader patient needs.
Engage in peer collaboration, clinical meetings, and case discussions that enhance practice quality, safety, and teamwork.
Support institutional performance goals, including efforts related to population health, equity, quality measures, and safety protocols.
Participate in clinical meetings and improvement initiatives, contributing to efforts that enhance patient outcomes and experience.
Maintain license and appropriate continuing education.
Adhere to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendance