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Pediatrician Job Category: Healthcare Provider Requisition Number:
PEDIA001015 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA Some of the
most rewarding pediatric work you will ever do is waiting for you at
Caring Health Center. We are seeking a Pediatrician who is driven by the
belief that every child deserves high-quality care. As part of our FQHC
team, you will deliver comprehensive primary care to children and
adolescents in a community that depends on us every day, contribute to
community pediatric programs, and help shape the growth of our pediatric
services alongside a supportive clinical leadership team. We offer a
collaborative team culture and access to federal loan repayment
programs. Minimum Requirements: Maintenance of unrestricted
Massachusetts medical license. Completion of the M.D. degree. Completion
of three years post-graduate residency training in an accredited
pediatric residency program. AAP Board eligibility in Pediatrics.
Maintenance of current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances
registrations. Demonstrated ability to provide quality care in a
high-volume, multicultural health Center setting. Qualification for
staff privileges at Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center,
and maintenance of such privileges during job tenure. Qualification as a
provider for major insurers. Desirable: AAP Board Certification in
Pediatrics Fluency in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or other language spoken
by the Health Center\'s patient population Special expertise in
provision of health care to underserved, culturally diverse populations
Principle Responsibilities and Duties: Provide clinical care to children
and adolescents Perform scheduled on-call duties, or find coverage when
unable to participate Perform clerical and administrative tasks needed
for quality patient care. Participate in Health Center and community
health education activities and projects. Communications: Demonstrates
sensitivity and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal
communications of patients, families and co-workers. Maintains
patient\'s right to privacy, assuring dignity in the provision of care;
is discreet in all communications, written or oral, about the patient\'s
care. Problem Resolution: Consistently utilizes good judgment in the
resolution of problems, clinical and non-clinical. Possesses the ability
to act independently and is willing to make decisions utilizing good
judgment. Has the ability to visualize and anticipate new problems and
To Be Part Of The Problem-solving Process. Interpersonal Skills
Utilizes tact, courtesy, patience, and discretion in dealing with
others. Posses the ability to maintain a stable presence under stress
due to pressure of the work environment. Career Development: Attends and
actively participates in scheduled staff meetings. Participates in
professional staff teaching, both formal and informal. Maintains
clinical competence through on-going medical education and training.
Maintains courtesy privileges at local hospitals (Mercy, Baystate).
Working Conditions: 1. This position may require the ability to work
long and arduous hours. 2. On-call coverage is generally required;
frequency depends upon need. 3. There is potential exposure to patient
blood and body fluids. 4. This position requires the ability to use a
computer workstation, viewing a CRT.
PEDIA001015 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA Some of the
most rewarding pediatric work you will ever do is waiting for you at
Caring Health Center. We are seeking a Pediatrician who is driven by the
belief that every child deserves high-quality care. As part of our FQHC
team, you will deliver comprehensive primary care to children and
adolescents in a community that depends on us every day, contribute to
community pediatric programs, and help shape the growth of our pediatric
services alongside a supportive clinical leadership team. We offer a
collaborative team culture and access to federal loan repayment
programs. Minimum Requirements: Maintenance of unrestricted
Massachusetts medical license. Completion of the M.D. degree. Completion
of three years post-graduate residency training in an accredited
pediatric residency program. AAP Board eligibility in Pediatrics.
Maintenance of current DEA and Massachusetts Controlled Substances
registrations. Demonstrated ability to provide quality care in a
high-volume, multicultural health Center setting. Qualification for
staff privileges at Baystate Medical Center and Mercy Medical Center,
and maintenance of such privileges during job tenure. Qualification as a
provider for major insurers. Desirable: AAP Board Certification in
Pediatrics Fluency in Spanish, Russian, Arabic, or other language spoken
by the Health Center\'s patient population Special expertise in
provision of health care to underserved, culturally diverse populations
Principle Responsibilities and Duties: Provide clinical care to children
and adolescents Perform scheduled on-call duties, or find coverage when
unable to participate Perform clerical and administrative tasks needed
for quality patient care. Participate in Health Center and community
health education activities and projects. Communications: Demonstrates
sensitivity and responds appropriately to verbal and non-verbal
communications of patients, families and co-workers. Maintains
patient\'s right to privacy, assuring dignity in the provision of care;
is discreet in all communications, written or oral, about the patient\'s
care. Problem Resolution: Consistently utilizes good judgment in the
resolution of problems, clinical and non-clinical. Possesses the ability
to act independently and is willing to make decisions utilizing good
judgment. Has the ability to visualize and anticipate new problems and
To Be Part Of The Problem-solving Process. Interpersonal Skills
Utilizes tact, courtesy, patience, and discretion in dealing with
others. Posses the ability to maintain a stable presence under stress
due to pressure of the work environment. Career Development: Attends and
actively participates in scheduled staff meetings. Participates in
professional staff teaching, both formal and informal. Maintains
clinical competence through on-going medical education and training.
Maintains courtesy privileges at local hospitals (Mercy, Baystate).
Working Conditions: 1. This position may require the ability to work
long and arduous hours. 2. On-call coverage is generally required;
frequency depends upon need. 3. There is potential exposure to patient
blood and body fluids. 4. This position requires the ability to use a
computer workstation, viewing a CRT.