Description

CHCL seeks to hire a Texas licensed Pediatrician who has a heart for working with low-income and underserved populations. The Pediatrician performs routine health assessments of children to check for injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Duties include communicating with patients and their parents to help them maintain healthy habits, administering vaccinations for common viruses or allergies and referring patients to specialists based on their needs. In addition, staff physicians, unless specifically exempted by the Medical Director, should be qualified to serve on the Medical Staff of a local hospital and supervise community health center Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy.
Licensure: License to practice medicine in the State of Texas, board certified or board eligible.
Experience: Sufficient experience and/or education to carry out the duties of this position.
Expertise: Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of a branch of medicine; and knowledge of the methods, techniques, literature, practices, and principles of the broad field of medical science.
Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Travel: Occasionally
Hours of Work: 8am-5pm M-F with some weekend/evening work.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Active listening skills
• The ability to manage other people involved in a patient’s care
• The ability to create tailored treatment plans
• Mastery of all medical instruments needed for treatment
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to provide accurate, effective care, even under pressure

Effective January 13, 2022, CHCL will require all employees and new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they qualify for an approved medical and/or religious exemption.

BENEFITS

Our full-time staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Company Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 162 Bonus Plan
• Loan Repayment
• Continuing education allowance and time off
• Employee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support Line
• Extended Medical Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Legal Insurance
• Sign-On Bonus
• Gym Membership Discount
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Workers’ Compensation Insurance
• Incentive Program

CHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.

CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.