Accredited medical degree with Board Certification in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
Current State of Connecticut license, eligible for DEA and state narcotic registration
Ability to provide high-quality, efficient patient care
Experience in delivering culturally competent care in a diverse setting
Proven communication skills with patients and peers
Strong skills in maintaining accurate clinical documentation
Capability to make evidence-based decisions and adhere to quality measures
Familiarity with electronic health records and computer systems
Problem-solving attitude and accountability
Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English; 3+ years ambulatory or urgent care experience.
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive quality patient care for children and adolescents
Conduct diagnostic and therapeutic interventions per standards of practice
Collaborate with other healthcare providers within the department
Refer patients to specialists for additional diagnostics and treatments
Participate in departmental quality improvement and peer review activities
Provide other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Participation in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
Productivity bonus
Paid malpractice insurance and continuing medical education (CME)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match
Generous paid time off
Nine paid holidays
Competitive pay rates
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
Employee assistance programs
Workers' compensation coverage
Various leave programs, including bereavement and maternity.
Full Job Description
Description
Full Time or Part Time Position Department: Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Compensation: $168,405.00 - $230,462.50 per year
Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program We are seeking an experienced Staff Pediatrician, to join our Department of Pediatrics at Community Health Services (CHS). The incumbent will deliver comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to standards of practice to children and adolescents. The Clinical Director of the department is Dr. Zeev Harel, former Brown University Medical School Professor of Pediatrics. The levels of employees' engagement and satisfaction in this department are above national average. Although clinical experience is preferable, recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
The Pediatrician will provide health care in collaboration with other providers in the department. The incumbent may refer patients to consultants for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment procedures as appropriate. The incumbent will also participate in departmental quality improvement and peer review activities.
The successful candidate will:
Be a graduate of an accredited school of medicine and possess Board Certification in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine
Possess valid State of Connecticut licensure and have or be eligible to obtain DEA and state narcotic registration
Be willing and able to deliver high quality patient care in an efficient manner
Be willing and able to provide culturally competent care to a diverse patient population with complex needs in a collaborative environment.
Have a track record of proven success communicating effectively with patients, peers, and other stakeholders both orally and in writing.
Have demonstrated ability to maintain timely, thorough and accurate written clinical documentation
Be able to make evidence-based clinical decisions and comply with department and organizational quality measures
Be comfortable using electronic health record and other computer systems
Possess a resourceful, problem-solving attitude and an appropriate level of accountability
Be willing to perform other duties as assigned
Candidates with 3+ years' experience working in an ambulatory setting or providing urgent care are strongly preferred. Candidates who are bilingual in Spanish and English are preferred.
All candidates for employment at CHS must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Some benefit programs available to eligible employees include:
Community Health Services participates in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program
Productivity bonus
Paid Malpractice and CME
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan and up to 4% Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Competitive Pay
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Programs
Worker's Compensation
Various Leave Programs - Bereavement, Military, Maternity, and more
