Pediatrician

_$105-$125/Hour_

REPORTS TO: CMO

JOB SUMMARY: The pediatrician provides direct patient care by performing age-appropriate physical exams, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing therapeutic treatment measures. Provides direction and support to all clinical staff at site location. Works as an integral part of the Provider staff by participating in medical, quality assurance, and other staff meetings. May provide inpatient care for Mountain Valleys Health Centers’ patients through the proper credentialing process.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited medical college with a current medical license to practice medicine in the State of California. Current CPR, PALS, and DEA certification. Certification by an American Specialty Board in scope of practice. Have in-depth knowledge of children’s epidemiology and infectious diseases. Ability to work well with others professionally in a team-oriented environment, with leadership qualities and a supportive attitude toward the organization. Must maintain confidentiality relating to MVHC personnel, patients, and information that could result in proprietary damage to MVHC.

REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE:

Clean and appropriate business attire.

Maintain licenses

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide care in an age-appropriate manner. Take appropriate history and physical examinations of newborns and young children by ordering pertinent diagnostics and implementing appropriate therapy according to standard medical practice. Treat children suffering from minor injuries, chronic and acute health problems, and psychological and physiological growth and developmental concerns. Obtain appropriate consults and order referrals when problems presented are outside the scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient’s care.

Communicate effectively with the child and their parent/guardian while involved with their health care, including age-appropriate patient education, answering questions, and taking patient histories. Review and develop patient educational material, e.g., hygiene, exercise, diet, and disease prevention. Be patient and caring and able to foster long-term trust relationships with children and parents/guardians. Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration. Order vaccines according to the CDC guidelines/MVHC Vaccination policy. Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through peer review and clinic quality assurance programs.

Cooperate with the rest of the medical staff to ensure coverage for clinic patients. Represent MVHC in other facilities and organizations in a professional manner at all times.

Support and contribute in a positive manner to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction. Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care.

CUSTOMER CARE: Mountain Valleys Health Centers’ core value is our dedication to high-quality customer care. As a Community Health Center, our patients are our vitality; therefore, every patient will be treated accordingly.

At MVHC, a customer is defined as a patient, vendor, contractor, granting agency, community business, and employee. Customers will be treated with the utmost dignity and respect regardless of their socio-economic status, insurance type, job position, and/or race, etc. Discrimination is unacceptable and grounds for immediate termination.

Every MVHC employee will adhere to the Accountability Measures outlined either at the onset of employment or at the date of this signed job description. Should these expectations not be upheld, the employee understands that disciplinary action will be taken, which could lead to immediate termination.

By signing this job description, the employee commits to providing the highest quality customer care and will strive to make each patient feel like they are the only one.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sitting, standing, walking, bending/stooping, squatting/crouching, balancing, reaching, twisting/turning, pulling, stand up lifting up to 50 pounds, speaking/hearing on phone and in person, reading, writing, close eye work, repetitive motion of hands, fine and gross manipulation, up/down and side/side hand motion, positioning patients, exposure to bodily fluids, exposure to infectious disease, exposure to emotional crisis of others, exposure to solvents/chemicals, exposure to public/staff/physicians, working with others, fast work pace, frequent change, frequent interruptions, independent problem solving, and travel by auto to other sites.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation:

The starting salary for MVHC Pediatric is $105-$125/Hour. We also offer an excellent benefits package and numerous bonuses!

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable

Compensation Points:

Loan Repayment, Signing Bonus, Production Incentives, Cost of Living, Health Insurance