POSITION SUMMARY:The Pediatrician provides direct care to CCI patients commensurate with training and experience. The care provided is appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.
As a member of the health center's integrated care team the Physician will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated, patient care:- Examine, diagnose, and treat children who have minor illnesses, injuries, infections, and acute and chronic health problems.
- Plans and implements medical care programs for patients, from birth through adolescence, to aid in physical and mental growth and development.
- Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
- Determines nature and extent of disease or injury, and prescribes and administers treatment, and therapy. Medications, immunizations, and preventative health practices.
- Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI's Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
- Complete electronic medical records in expected time frames; target encounters 16 to 22 per day.
- Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits.
- Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees, as necessary and/or required by CCI.
- Participate in additional medical projects as assigned.
- May provide supervision for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
- May provide consultation to other providers at CCI.
- May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries.
- Working on-site is an essential duty for the job.
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:- Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine (including preventive care and acute/chronic disease management).
- Practical experience with using EMRs and general office software and applications.
- Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
- Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
- Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and general public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- Must be Board certification eligible. Board-certified preferred.
- Active Maryland CDS license. DEA licensure.
- Current BLS certification
- Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of pediatric medicine and allied services commensurate with the individual's training. One (1) to two (2) years of experience is preferred.
- Ability to work well collaboratively and across multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrate a special interest in community medicine.
- The ability to speak and write English fluently. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
- Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
- Flexibility to work at any CCI location, as assigned.
- Extensive benefits plan including PTO
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Tuition reimbursement opportunities
- Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
- Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.
