Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Type – Full Time

Schedule - M-F; or 4 10s

Pay – $319k - $420k

Patients Per Day – 18-20

EMR System - NextGen

Work Location – Clinic/Outpatient

Job Description

A Linda based client is seeking an experienced Pediatrician to provide excellent primary care services to patients from age 0 to 19 years old. An ideal candidate is a leader who works well collaboratively, values evidence-based practice, and values patient centered care. This candidate should be comfortable treating children and discussing outcomes with children and families.

Required Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited medical school with a MD or DO degree
• Current California medical license
• Completed an accredited residency program
• Current DEA certificate
• Board certified or board eligible pediatrics
• Current CPR certification
  

Responsibilities

• Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development
• Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results
• Provide narrative summaries in EMR to communicate patient information to other health care providers
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children
• Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury
• Advise patients, parents or guardians concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
• Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents
• Refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners when necessary
• Coordinate work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists, and other health care providers
• Direct and coordinate activities of students, assistants, and other medical staff
  
• Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness
• Write prescriptions for antibiotics or other medications
• Use masks, gloves and safety glasses to protect themselves and their patients from infectious diseases

Provider Healthcare is a prominent healthcare recruitment firm that places highly qualified and skilled healthcare professionals in excellent employment opportunities across the country. Our diligent team of recruiters and client representatives specialize in permanent placement and locum tenens opportunities in all settings of medical practice such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, home health care, and government facilities. Provider Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Disability, and Protected Veteran employer and all applicants will be equally considered for hire.