Physician - Pediatrics (Part-Time)

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you! ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE: The Pediatrics Physician works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients. In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to parents and their children. Schedule 2 days a week, 8 AM - 5 PM (16 hour week)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reviews patient records, including allergies, problems, medications,and immunization statuses Elicits anddocumentsinformation about patient’s medical history Examinessymptoms to gather more information about thepatient’sphysical condition Orders and executes various tests, analyses,and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition Analyzes reports and findings of tests,examinations,and diagnosestounderstand the patient’s current condition Administers or prescribes treatmentsto patients Determinesand prescribes medications, dosages,and schedulesgiven patientconditionsand allergies Discussespossible sideeffects to medicationsor immunizationswith patientsand parents Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patientsfrom communicable diseases Promotes health byadvisingpatients and parents about diets, hygiene,and methods for prevention of disease Performs surgical procedurescorrespondingto surgicalcompetencies Refers patients to medical specialistsfor consultant servicesforpatients’well-being, as needed Documents patient visits,including medical histories, physical exams, diagnoses,and plansof action Follows up with patientsregardingprogress inhigh riskor emergency cases Conductsphysical examinations topatients forinformation needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs,or eligibility for insurance coverage Provider and Team Support Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination withcare teams Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients,fellow employees, and otherstakeholders Assessestraining needs and promotesdevelopmental activitiesfor the team Customer Relations Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public Cooperates inaccomplishingdepartment goals andobjectives

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Doctorate in medicineis required Active California Medical license in good standing is required Current CA DEA licensure is required and is to bemaintainedas a condition of employment Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is requiredupon hire and must bemaintainedas a condition of employment. AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin todemonstrateCPR and emergency response techniques. Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition,typingand proofreading skills Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Knowledgeable about and experience withpediatric medicine Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent planning and organizational ability Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner Physical Requirements Ability tolift/carry10lbs/weight Ability tostand forlong periodsof time Pay Range: $209,900 to $348,400 per year, depending on experience Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nhcare