Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Description

About St. John's Community Health

St. John's Community Health (SJCH) is one of California's largest Federally Qualified Health Centers, serving underserved communities throughout Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. Our mission is to eliminate health disparities and improve community well-being through compassionate, high-quality care.

About the Role

The Pediatrician provides comprehensive medical services for members of family, regardless of age or sex within scope of service/training. Services include, relative to infant and child patients: Preventative care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, vision/hearing, and nutrition.. This position may be scheduled in a variety of locations depending upon the need of the organization, including occasional evening and Saturday shifts and available to travel to clinics with little to no notice to provide urgent patient needs. This position does not have hospital call or rounds. This position supervises up to four advanced practice practitioners.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients, parents, and guardians regarding the health of an infant/child patient.
• Obtains patients’ medical histories and performs physical examinations.
• Documents all findings/information.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses and diagnostic images/procedures to provide information on patient’s condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Administers or prescribes treatments.
• Performs therapeutic procedures as allowed within scope of practice.
• Administers or prescribes treatments.
• Meets established productivity goals.
• When needed for patient’s well-being, refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services.
• Charts all patient transactions in accordance with policies and procedures. Documents the patient’s visit, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses and plan of action
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• Collects, interprets, and/or analyzes diagnostic data.
• Attend required annual compliance training, and clinical practice training, which may include mandatory in-person or online sessions or combination of both.
• As an exempt position, evening and/or weekend hours may be required to ensure the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.
• Supervises up to 4 advance practice practitioners, both onsite and remotely, and sign the “Delegation of Services Agreement Between Supervising Physician and Physician Assistant/FNP and Written Supervision Guidelines”.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Pediatric Residency Completion
• Demonstrated competence in reacting to and handling emergencies;
• Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline;
• Strong charting/documentation skills;
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions; and
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Why SJCH?

• Mission-driven FQHC serving underserved communities
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary care model
• Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Meaningful impact on the health and well-being of older adults

Equal Opportunity Statement

St. John’s Community Health is an equal opportunity employer. You are encouraged to apply regardless of your race, color, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, genetic information, political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status. You are also invited to self-identify if you believe you may be covered by the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) and wish to benefit from the protections it offers.

Some positions may require enrollment in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721.