Compensation (Based on experience) $163,800 - $204,700
Position purpose: Provides primary medical care services to pediatric patients in an out-patient setting using primary care concepts, emphasizing prevention of illness and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:- Manages ambulatory Pediatric primary care medical practice by eliciting patient histories, performing physical examinations, providing accurate clinical diagnoses, prescribing evidence based and cost- effective treatments and providing patient education.
- Adheres to Esperanza Health Center's Productivity Standard for Physicians of an average of at least 2.7 patient visits per hour of ambulatory time worked.
- Maintains and promotes patient satisfaction through acknowledgement that environmental, social, and cultural factors influence one's health.
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities of the health center including complete, legible and accurate chart documentation, Peer Review chart audits and reviews, and designated projects.
- Practices evidence-based, cost-effective primary care in a team-based model.
- Makes appropriate diagnoses and prescribes appropriate prescriptions and referrals consistent with Esperanza Health Center's medical practice guidelines.
- Prepares, implements and documents age specific preventative health schedules for pediatric patients.
- Builds and maintains a Pediatric medical practice with follow-up of return appointments and referrals, and other methods that assure continuity of care.
- Maintains clinical competency through regular Continuing Medical Education and provides documentation of such to Esperanza Health Center's Administration upon request.
- Takes call for Esperanza Health Center patients as assigned by the Medical Director.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited Medical School.
- Completed an Accredited Post-Graduate Training Program in Pediatrics.
- Board Certified or Eligible in Pediatrics.
- Bilingual English/Spanish, required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Salary Description
$163,800 - $204,700
