Pediatrician (Developmental-Behavioral Clinic)

Pediatrician (Developmental-Behavioral Clinic)

Glendale, CA

Cortica is seeking a Pediatrician to join our growing multi-disciplinary team in Glendale, CA!

We serve a variety of patient populations including individuals with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorder, ADHD, anxiety, speech and language disorders, learning difficulties, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, genetic conditions, and more. Our care model, driven by insights and technologies from emerging neuroscience, brings together clinicians from a range of disciplines to design and deliver comprehensive care to children. Because the heart of Cortica's mission is direct patient care, the skill and compassion of our staff are crucial to achieving extraordinary experiences and outcomes for the families we serve.

Cortica is a rapidly growing healthcare company pioneering the most effective treatment methods for children with neurodevelopmental differences. Our mission is to design and deliver life-changing care one child, one family, one community at a time. Ultimately, we envision a world that cultivates the full potential of every child. At Cortica, every team member is instrumental in helping us achieve our mission!

Our culture and values guide how we work and treat one another. Cortica celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive environment, seeking ideas and opinions from everyone on the team. We safeguard equal rights and respect for all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status or other applicable, legally protected characteristics. All Cortica employment decisions are made based on an individual's qualifications and ability to successfully perform the job responsibilities.

What will you do?

• Provide direct patient care, in-person and via telehealth, to pediatric and adult patients that fall within the clinical scope of Cortica's patient population.
• Perform all required activities related to patient care, inclusive of all elements of the history, exam, clinical decision-making, order entry, appropriate referrals to other services or specialists, documentation, and any other tasks needed for appropriate patient care, at the expected standards of clinical quality and timeliness.
• Meet productivity standards and expected ratio of new patient visits to follow-up patient visits based on size of patient panel.
• Timely completion of clinical documentation, with 80% of encounters completed same day and 100% of encounters completed within two business days.
• Communication of all patient care plans to medical assistant face-to-face following each appointment and response to all patient-care needs within a clinically-appropriate response time (not to exceed 2 business days).
• Meet standards specified as part of Cortica's Clinical Advisor Program, including the following:
• Demonstrate a commitment to and proficiency in comprehensive multidisciplinary care for pediatric neurodevelopment and initiative in advancing one's knowledge and skillset in delivering the Cortica Model.
• Lead/present/teach at Weekly Rounds.
• Meet the required number of presentations per year at Medical Faculty Learning Hour.
• Attend at least two culture/social/team-building events per year.
• Meet expected standards for patient outcomes (based on Whole Child Scorecard).
• Meet expected standards for patient experience (based on patient feedback, NPS, and other sources).
• Meet expected standards for teammate experience (based on teammate feedback).
• Maintain a patient panel that meets capacity.
• Attend and contribute meaningfully to clinical meetings, including Rounds, Case Collaboration Meetings, Medical Faculty Meeting, etc.
• Meet 1:1 with assigned Clinical Advisor at the frequency and time agreed upon by the advisor and advisee, as outlined in the Clinical Advisor Program policies and procedures. Proactively access the clinical knowledge and support of the advisor, via email, Teams, phone, text or other modalities agreed to by advisor and advisee, throughout the work week to enhance learning and the quality of patient care.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• You completed four years of medical school from an accredited university.
• You completed three years of residency training in pediatrics.
• You are board certified in pediatrics.
• You hold a current and unrestricted license and/or certification that is required to practice within your clinical domain and obtain cross-state licensure in new states as indicated by the current business needs.

Your Compensation & Benefits

Cortica cares deeply about the well-being of each member of our team, and we have created a passionate, caring, and growth-minded culture that helps teammates thrive! As a Cortica teammate, we'll support your well-being through medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching and rapid vesting, paid holidays and wellness days, life insurance, disability insurance options, tuition reimbursements for professional development and continuing education, and referral bonuses. We value you and the experience you bring to your role, and are proud to provide you with a compensation and benefits package designed to enhance all aspects of your life.

The base pay range for this opening is $240,000 - $267,000. According to your skill level, relevant experience, education level, and location, you will receive compensation that fits appropriately within the range.

EOE. This posting is not meant to be an exhaustive list of the role and its duties.

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