Medical Doctor - Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Description

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Base pay: $213,195.00 - $277,154.00 (Mon - Thurs - 32 hours)

Provide quality medical care in a compassionate and caring environment. Work as an integral part of the medical staff by participating in all strategic initiatives. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after-hours call, weekend clinics, supervision of PA/NP staff and inpatient and obstetrical care if applicable.

• Take appropriate history, perform physical examination of patients, order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to standard medical practice.
• Obtain appropriate consults when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient’s care.
• Communicate effectively with the patient throughout the physician patient relationship, provide appropriate patient education and demonstrate respect for the culturally determined needs of patients.
• Shows consistent and determined intent to be competent, meeting or exceeding the community standard of care.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through peer review as established through the medical staff bylaws, recommendations of each licensing Board, and clinic Quality improvement Program. Participates in the peer Contribution, carefully considering the opinions of colleagues.
• Cooperates with the rest of the medical staff in assuring after hours and Saturday and evening hour’s coverage for the clinic patients.
• Complies with other facility regulations if providing inpatient or maternity care and always represents SCHC in other facilities in a professional manner.
• Supervise PA’s and FNP’s according to the standardized procedures agreed upon which defines their scope of practice while complying with all federal and state regulations and codes.
• Supports and contributes to in a positive manner clinic effort to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery.
• Works at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements to improve fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care.
• Meets all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working entire shift or more as needed.
• Become an integral part of the medical staff through participation in medical staff and other clinic meetings.
• Comply with Title 22 regulations regarding health care and infectious disease.
• Performs other duties within the scope of practice as assigned.

• Completion of a nationally accredited Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program.
• California license upon hire and maintain current without any limitations on license to practice in area of specialty.
• Must be in good standing with the California State Licensing Board.
• CPR certification upon hire and maintain current.

• Previous outpatient clinic experience working with indigent population preferred.
• ACLS certification.
• BLS certification.
• PALS certification.

SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.

• Competitive wages
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
• Long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental Insurances
• Flexible spending account
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick
• Paid holidays
• Paid CME time and CME allowance
• Employee assistance program
• Jury duty pay
• Bereavement pay
• Prescription discount program
• 529 college savings plan
• Educational reimbursement program
• Gym membership discounts
• Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep
• Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees

Shasta Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.