JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: PHYSICIAN/PEDIATRICIAN
REPORTS TO: MEDICAL DIRECTOR/CEO
STATUS: EXEMPT
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in public health;
- Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of modem medicine related to public health services and general knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to public health;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills;
- Computer skills and knowledge, including word processing, medical database operations and spreadsheets;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children of diverse races, ethnicities, ages and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
- Current license to practice medicine in California;
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examine patients, take medical history, record results and make a preliminary diagnosis or decision on follow-up procedures;
- Administer or order diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, electrocardiograms, vaccinations, and blood work) and interpret test results;
- Perform CHDP physical exams;
- Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with the medical director concerning
appropriate treatment.
- Develop and implement patient care plans, instruct and counsel patients, and record progress;
- Prescribe medications to the extent allowable by state guidelines and clinic regulations;
- Provide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance.
- Refer patients to specialty consultations and services.
- Take charge of "code" situations, initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support as appropriate.
- Prescreen cases requiring review by the Medical Director.
- Participate in staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings, as needed.
- Participated in QA/QI monthly meeting if needed
