Position Summary: The Pediatrician will be responsible for recording medical histories and examination of young people from birth through 20 years of age.

Responsibilities:
Direct Care:

• Record medical histories and examine young people from birth to twenty years of age; order diagnostic tests and interpret results to help determine medical condition.
• Discuss test results and explain treatments or medical procedures with patients and family members
• Recommend and manage treatment, medication, therapy, vaccinations and additional specialized medical care to prevent or treat diseases, injuries and illnesses; monitor progress and conditions and revise treatments as needed
• Advise and educate patients, parents and members of the community in regards to activity, diet, hygiene and other disease prevention methods
• Design and implement community healthcare programs to aid in the physical and mental development of adolescents and children
• Clearly record all patient data, including history, exams performed, past and current medications, vaccination information, diagnosis, treatment plans and prognosis, in corresponding chart
• Coordinate and supervise activities of therapists, assistants, nurses, students and other support staff; refer patients to a specialist or other physician when warranted
• Cooperate/Collaborate with QI committee members regarding Quality Improvement initiatives
• Provide input to the development of electronic medical record templates
• Provide follow-up on incidents and patient complaints as needed
• Assist in the monitoring and review of health status of staff for regulatory requirements.
• Provide input in the development of policies and procedures regarding pediatric patients.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine specializing in pediatrics and a minimum of 2 years’ experience required
• Board eligible/certification, required
• Current BLS and CPR certification required
• Current state medical license required
• Bilingual is a plus (English and Spanish or South Asian or East Asian or South East Asian)
• Adolescent health experience a plus

Salary: $140,677 – 162,450 DOE