What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatrician position at Caring Health Center, Inc.?
Pediatrician Job Category: Healthcare Provider Requisition Number:
PEDIA001015 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA 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 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.