Physician - Pediatrics for Primary Care Clinic

Community Health Centers of America•Gustine, CA

12h•$280,000 - $300,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Health Centers of America is hiring an MD or DO Pediatrician to work in its family practice clinics in Gustine, California. The physician diagnoses and treats patients in a clinic setting and may supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The organization is a multi-specialty group focused on improving community health through clinical care and a collaborative, supportive, respectful, and productive environment for healthcare professionals. The role involves evaluating patients and their medical conditions, developing and implementing treatment plans, prescribing medication, and monitoring treatment results. Patient evaluations may include interviews with patients and others, physical examinations, observation, medical-history review, and ordering and interpreting laboratory tests. The physician collaborates with other healthcare providers to maintain coordinated treatment, ensures quality and safe services, documents patient records, and participates in continuing medical education and professional activities. The position is offered as full-time or part-time, with an annual salary of $280,000–$300,000 depending on experience. The posting describes a day-shift, Monday-to-Friday schedule and states that providers are not required to work evenings or weekends, while also mentioning night/weekend call coverage. Work is in person at the clinic.

Requirements

Completion of a medical residency.
Degree in medicine and a valid California medical license as an MD or DO.
Three years of experience working as a physician; the requirements section specifies 3–5 years of related experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current BLS and/or ACLS; the requirements section specifies current BLS/ACLS.
Current DEA certificate.
In-depth knowledge of legal medical guidelines and medical best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Active listening and active learning skills.
Flexibility to work with people of varying ages, personalities, and backgrounds.
Time-management skills to see a high number of patients.
Interpersonal skills, compassion, and empathy to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
Critical thinking, social perceptiveness, and complex problem-solving skills.
Ability to respect patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
Three to five years of related experience is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and their medical conditions through interviews, physical examinations, observation, and review of medical history and related documents.
Select, administer, and order laboratory tests and evaluate their results.
Determine the nature and extent of medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
Implement treatment plans, including prescribing medications, and monitor treatment results.
Review treatment plans and progress and collaborate with primary care physicians, mental health therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
Enforce policies, procedures, standards, rules, accreditation requirements, and legal regulations to help ensure quality and safe services.
Participate in utilization reviews and remain available for emergency consultations.
Document symptoms, medications, and treatment events and write patient summaries.
Participate in continuing medical education, read professional publications, maintain professional networks, and participate in professional organizations.
Accept ownership for completing new requests and explore opportunities to add value to the department and organization.
Supervise nurse practitioners and physician assistants, if applicable.