Pediatrician

Organization:  Community Health Center                         

Location: Dinwiddie, Virginia        

Position:  Pediatrician                                       

Salary Range:  $220k - $260k , Sign-on Bonus/ Relocation Assistance with extremely generous benefits Package

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday only, 4-day or 5-day work week option split between two sites Lunenburg and Dinwiddie, offers a competitive salary with an extremely attractive benefits package.

STATUS

This is an FLSA exempt position.

This is an OSHA high-risk position.

This is an ADA negotiable position.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Pediatrician works as part of the Patient Care Team to provide professional, team-based medical care. Under supervision of the Medical Director, the Pediatrician plays a critical role in the delivery of quality, patient- centered medical care within the context of a federally qualified community health center (FQHC).  The Physician provides direct patient care services and performs specifically designated independent procedures as applicable with his/her scope of practice.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Communicates with patients and visitors in a courteous and professional manner and addresses questions and needs with sensitivity to patient confidentiality, cultural diversity, and individualized requirements for assistance.
2. Willingly cooperates and shares information, knowledge, and expertise in carrying out the objectives of the Patient Care Team.
3. Addresses patient concerns and assists patients with conflict and problem resolution.
4. Takes initiative and accepts accountability as a patient advocate and promotes patient satisfaction.
5. Develops a plan of care for each patient, including complete medical history, physical examination, diagnosis, and appropriate treatment and referral.
6. Stresses the importance of preventative healthcare measures and serves as a patient educator.
7. Uses available resources for diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and radiological testing, in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
8. Confers with consulting physicians, nurses, patients, and family members concerning treatment and care of patients.
9. Refers those cases that require specialist services, but maintains responsibility, ensuring that continuity of care is provided.
10. Prescribes medications according to therapeutic goals and explains treatment to patients and families.
11. Collaborates with the Medication Assistance Caseworker to promote the Medication Assistance Program and communicate with patients in regards to the program.
12. Collaborates with the clinical support staff and front office staff and utilizes the EMR modules to monitor, prioritize, and ensure a smooth patient flow with minimal wait times.
13. Documents all clinical activities and patient interactions in electronic health record.
14. Performs other necessary duties as required by the Medical Director to meet the needs of the care team in the delivery of primary healthcare services.
15. Participates in a formal “on call” after-hours arrangement as scheduled by the Medical Director.