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ORANGE BLOSSOM FAMILY HEALTH
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Pediatric Provider (MD / DO / Pediatric- NP)
Reports To: Chief Medical Officer
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday through Friday with weekend coverage as needed
Location: Health Care Center for the Homeless, Inc.
dba Orange Blossom Family Health
4426 Old Winter Garden Rd., Orlando, FL 32811
Position Overview
The Pediatric Provider delivers comprehensive, patient-centered pediatric primary care services to infants, children, and adolescents served by Orange Blossom Family Health (OBFH), including homeless and medically underserved populations. This position plays a critical role in expanding pediatric access, reducing wait times, and strengthening integrated pediatric and behavioral health services across clinic-based, mobile, and school-based settings in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties.
The role supports a grant-funded initiative to expand pediatric access, improve early identification of developmental and behavioral health needs, and enhance continuity of care through integrated, team-based models.
Direct Pediatric Care
- Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care from birth through adolescence, including well-child visits, sick visits, chronic disease management, and preventive care.
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions using evidence-based guidelines.
- Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to underserved and high-risk pediatric populations.
- Conduct developmental, behavioral, and mental health screenings (e.g., ASQ, M-CHAT, PSC, PHQ) and initiate appropriate follow-up, treatment, or referral.
- Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice and organizational protocols.
- Prioritize timely follow-up care to reduce gaps in treatment and prevent avoidable emergency department utilization.
School-Based & Community Services
- Provide pediatric services at OBFH, school-based health locations, and community partnership locations.
- Collaborate with school personnel, families, and care coordination staff to support student health, attendance, and academic success.
- Participate in mobile medical unit operations and community-based pediatric outreach.
- Adapt care delivery to diverse clinical environments while maintaining consistent quality and safety standards.
Integrated Pediatric & Behavioral Health Care
- Collaborate closely with behavioral health providers, psychologists, care managers, and case managers to support integrated pediatric and behavioral health services.
- Support early identification and management of ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma-related conditions, and developmental delays.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and coordinated care planning.
Clinical Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Review and manage laboratory results, diagnostic studies, referrals, and medication refill requests.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, HRSA, FTCA, Medicaid/Medicare, and all applicable federal, state, and organizational regulations.
- Support data collection and documentation required for grant reporting, quality metrics, and program evaluation.
Quality Improvement & Program Support
- Participate in Clinical Quality Improvement (CQI), peer review, and chart review activities.
- Contribute to achievement of pediatric quality measures, UDS metrics, and program outcomes.
- Practice cost-effective, medically appropriate care that supports organizational sustainability.
- Support program implementation efforts related to expanded pediatric and behavioral health services.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, behavioral health providers, medical assistants, care coordinators, and administrative staff.
- Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to team members as appropriate.
- Demonstrate professionalism through integrity, accountability, respectful communication, and compassion.
- Support organizational policies, procedures, and performance standards.
- Participate in special projects and additional duties as assigned by leadership.
Required Qualifications
Licensure & Certification
- Pediatric MD or DO:
- Current, unrestricted Florida medical license
- Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner:
- Current, unrestricted Florida APRN license
- National Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification
- Eligibility for Medicaid and Medicare enrollment
- DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- BLS/CPR certification required
Experience & Skills
- Experience providing pediatric primary care preferred
- Comfort working in fast-paced, community-based or underserved settings
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently within scope
- Experience or interest in integrated pediatric and behavioral health care
- Proficiency with Electronic Health Record systems
- Strong communication, documentation, and care coordination skills
Personal Attributes
- Deep commitment to Orange Blossom Family Health mission and values
- Cultural competency and sensitivity when serving diverse populations
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and resilience in dynamic healthcare environments
- Professional demeanor with strong ethical standards
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in FQHC, school-based health, mobile health, or community health settings
- Familiarity with developmental and behavioral health screening tools
- Experience working with homeless, Medicaid, or vulnerable pediatric populations
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities (Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred)
- Interest in quality improvement, population health, or program development