Pediatrician

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

• 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.