PEDIATRICIAN

POSITION:             PEDIATRICIAN

REPORTS TO:        Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

STATUS:                This is a part-time or full-time position

POSITION SUMMARY:  Provides primary care in a Pediatrician clinic setting for the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC).  Ambulatory services only, no E.R., in-patient or on-call required.  This position is part or full time with exempt status.  The IHC is a Patient Centered Health Home and all employees are an integral part of this model of care delivery.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides culturally competent primary care in a community health clinic serving American Indian/Alaska Native and other low-income populations
• Assists in the IHC’s chronic disease and health management programs
• Provides instruction and training to medical staff as needed
• Will provide for the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, teenagers, and young adults
• Diagnose, treat, and help to prevent diseases and injuries to young people
• Involves treating common infectious diseases, minor injuries, and immunizations
• Follow and administer care to patients from infancy through young adulthood
• Submits reports as necessary
• Provides emergency services when appropriate
• Makes referrals to appropriate sub-specialists for specialized examination, diagnosis, and treatment
• Coordinates with other departments to insure adequate follow up and continuity of care
• Works with other clinic health professionals in providing comprehensive high quality care to patients
• Participate as a proactive representative of the Patient Centered Health Home
• Perform duties utilizing the Team-Based Approach
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of Medical Doctor degree or D.O. degree from an accredited college or university required
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics
• One year of clinical experience in a clinic environment
• Must be insurable for liability as a Pediatrician
• Current knowledge and skills in pediatrics
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff

“Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  Minorities, women, protected veterans, and qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Preference is given to qualified American Indian/Alaskan Natives in accordance with the American Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code Section 472, 473 and 473a).”

“If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Roland Acupido by phone at 408-445-3400.”