Pediatrician

Pediatrician

As a Pediatrician, the physician is responsible for providing comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents within the community. Key duties include conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medications, and administering vaccinations. The Pediatrician monitors growth and development, provides guidance on nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits, and addresses questions or concerns from parents or guardians. Collaboration with nurses, social workers, specialists, and other healthcare professionals is essential to deliver holistic care. The role may also involve participation in community outreach programs, health education initiatives, and preventive care efforts to promote the overall well-being of children. Strong communication skills, empathy, and a commitment to pediatric medicine are critical for success in this position.

General Accountabilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations of infants, children, and adolescents, and monitor growth and developmental milestones.
• Diagnose and manage common pediatric illnesses and injuries, including prescribing medications and developing treatment plans.
• Administer vaccinations, preventive care services, and order or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work, X-rays, and electrocardiograms.
• Educate parents or guardians on child health, nutrition, safety, disease prevention, and treatment compliance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including nurses, specialists, and social workers, to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical records and documentation.
• Address questions and concerns from parents or guardians regarding their child's health and care.
• Participate in community outreach programs, health education initiatives, and preventive care efforts to promote child well-being.
• Stay current on medical advancements, best practices, and clinical guidelines in pediatric care.

Requirements

Job Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
• State medical license to practice as a pediatrician.
• Board certification in pediatrics (or board eligible)
• Residency training in pediatrics.
• 3 years of experience as a Pediatrician
• FQHC is a plus.

Skills

• Experience with eClinicalWorks is a plus.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of pediatric medicine.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion and empathy for pediatric patients and their families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Dedication to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development

Skills: Language

• Bilingual-English/Spanish is required.

Physical Requirement

• Physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 25 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved. The ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time is required.
• Flexibility to work in multiple locations throughout the week.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel to all UCHC facilities as needed.
• Occasionally required to sit and walk.
• Finger dexterity required.
• Hand coordination required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to adverse conditions.
• Exposure to extreme heat.
• Exposure to extreme cold.
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to high, precarious places.
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Possible risk of electrical shock.
• Exposure to explosives.
• Possible risk of radiation and vibration.
• Protective clothing or equipment is required including: gloves, helmets, steel-toed boots, protective eyewear.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is high.

Acknowledgement

I understand that I may be asked to perform job-related duties not listed in the description and that my duties may change at any time, according to the UCHC needs. Nothing in this position description is intended to create a contract of employment of any type. Employment is strictly on an at-will basis.