Staff Physician - Float Pool (Pediatrician)

King County•Bellevue, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a pediatrician to work as-needed to provide direct care in its Community Health Services clinic at Eastgate Public Health. This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months. King County has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all. King County is committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.

Requirements

WA State Medical License must be obtained prior to hiring.
A National Provider Identification (NPI) must be obtained prior to hiring.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained prior to hiring.
Graduation from an accredited medical school and residency program.
Must be board certified or board eligible.
Individuals who are board certified in Family Medicine or in Pediatric Medicine.
Demonstrated experience working in teams and a desire to work in a multidisciplinary team which includes physicians, nurses, social workers, residents and other providers.
Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice.
Experience in managing chronic diseases and working with vulnerable patients with history of homelessness, behavioral health conditions, incarceration and substance use.
Knowledge of outpatient care, including medical diagnosis and treatment.
Knowledge of community resources and health service delivery systems.
Knowledge of medical records documentation.
Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement techniques.
Skill in oral and written communications.
Skill in problem solving and triage decisions.
Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR
The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to be assigned 2+ shifts per month (we recognize that this may vary month to month).
Strong clinical experience in pediatric primary care medicine and comprehensive knowledge in managing vulnerable populations.
Ability to occasionally precept resident physicians in Pediatrics.
Experience providing medication treatment for opioid use disorder in low barrier outpatient setting, including use of long-acting injectable buprenorphine.
Understanding of the role of Public Health in promoting health and well-being across the lifespan and addressing the social determinants of health.
Demonstrated experience and a desire to work in multidisciplinary team which includes clinicians, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, community health workers, and other care team members.
Skill in organization and knowledge of time management techniques in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and provide medical treatment to clients.
Educate and counsel clients on a broad scope of personal and health care issues.
Provide medical triage and patient care evaluation.
Provide technical consultation to nursing staff for assigned work location.
Document clinical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, treatment, outcomes, referrals, and consultations.
Perform minor procedures and other duties as assigned within position's scope.
Provide clinical education and supervision of resident and fellow physicians.