What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatrician position at Apicha Community Health Center?
Position Summary: Provide high-quality primary medical care to children from birth to 21 years, including routine check-ups, immunizations, developmental screenings, and management of acute illnesses.
The major duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
Direct Care:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments, including vision, hearing, and growth monitoring, as well as blood tests for various conditions
- Diagnose and treat common childhood ailments and minor injuries
- Offer specialized services such as autism screening, asthma management, mental health assessments, and obesity counseling
- Recommend patients for further treatments and to specialists when needed
- Engage with patients’ families to educate on health, safety, nutrition, and injury prevention
- Communicate and engage with families/legal guardians while explaining complex medical information clearly
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
- Attend and participate in clinic, provider, and all staff meetings
- Participate in pre-visit planning activities with the other members of the care team
- Engage in health promotion activities and recruitment efforts for the site
Compliance:
- Document clinical encounters accurately in the EMR (ECW) and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Record and maintain the health and development information of the patient
- Complete EMR documentation, billing, and patient-related paperwork in a timely manner
- Provide input for the development of electronic medical record templates
- Participate in night and weekend call shared among clinicians
- Provide follow-up on incidents and patient complaints as needed
- Provide input in the development of policies and procedures regarding pediatric patients.
- Maintain compliance with clinical protocols and state/federal regulations
- Perform other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Medicine specializing in pediatrics and a minimum of 1 year of experience preferred
- Board eligible/certification, required
- Current BLS certification required
- Current and valid NYS license
- Current DEA certificate
- Current infection control certificate
- Excellent bedside manner
- Proficiency in Spanish or South Asian language is preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings.
Salary : $194,800 - $204,100