PEDIATRA

Pediatric Primary Care Physician

The incumbent will be responsible for providing primary medical services to pediatric patients. In charge of providing and continuing the process of comprehensive care for pediatric and adolescent patients.

Primary responsibilities

Pediatric medical care under their responsibility.

Proper maintenance of patient records under their care.

• Perform screening tests, psychosocial development of the pediatric population.
• Education to patients and parents about development and risk reduction in the population.
• Promote vaccination and preventive health.

Supervision of the staff that makes up their team in terms of compliance with the plans for the medical care of their patients.

Participate in educational activities aimed at individual or group patients.

Participate in training of allied personnel and in continuing medical education activities.

Participate in community health activities such as special clinics in satellites or other field facilities and visits to other sectors.

Participate in faculty committees as required.

Be available to provide emergency services whether they are scheduled or in extraordinary circumstances such as disaster.

Participate in medical audits and evaluations of medical records.

Follow up in hospitals where they have medical privileges.

Make scheduled home visits when required by such patients.

Comply with quality measures established by HEDIS, MV, ACO, PCMH.

Serve as a preceptor in medical student internships.

See referred cases in consultation.

• Determine the need for consultation with sub-specialists.

Perform any other functions related to their position and training that are assigned by the Clinical Director and/or Medical Director.

Practice pediatric medicine in favor of the patients of the health center.

Develop a patient care plan, such as: complete medical history, physical examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment and referral, including hospitalization if necessary.

Emphasize the importance of preventive health measures that the patient can carry out and be responsible for.

In diagnosis and treatment, use all available resources, such as radiological and laboratory tests, effectively and appropriately.

Participate and follow the Quality program of the corporation.

Participate actively in Medical Faculty meetings.

Meet the number of encounters assigned by federal government orders.

Complete the documentation of the assigned physical examinations by health insurers.

Refer those cases that require specialized services, maintaining the continuity of the case.

Directly implement improvements in patient well-being through diagnosis and provision of pertinent and high-quality medical care in a precise and timely manner.

Additional responsibilities

• Availability to travel within and outside Puerto Rico.
• Willingness to work additional hours if necessary.
• Availability to work in any clinic of the corporation as required.
• Collaborate with any other department to investigate, help or resolve any situation.
• Ensure that their work is conducted consistent with current relevant standards, local and federal laws, accreditations and standards of their profession.
• Keep up to date with credentials and documents to work in the institution.
• Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships with colleagues from different areas of the institution such as medical faculty, pharmacy, billing, laboratory among others.
• Ensure that their performance, actions, conduct and communication represent the institution in a professional manner at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Migrant Health Center policies and procedures and with the mission, vision and values of the organization.
• Take care of the equipment used.
• Perform any other task assigned by their immediate supervisor.
• Ensure confidentiality towards and for the patients, in addition to matters related to their work or privileged information of the institution.
• Comply with safety and infection control standards. Use protective equipment and hand washing guidelines.

Requirements of experience and education

• Doctoral degree in medicine from an accredited university.
• Permanent license to practice medicine and surgery in Puerto Rico.
• Specialty in Pediatrics from an accredited residency program.
• Obtain continuing education credits according to their specialty.
• State and federal narcotics license, CPR, among others required.

Migrant Health Center