Physician - Pediatrics

SUMMARY:

The staff Pediatrician will examine and treat common acute illnesses, chronic illnesses and injuries in the pediatric population; correctly diagnose disease and formulate treatment, as well as order appropriate laboratory tests and radiological studies; and refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment.

The staff Pediatrician has outpatient duties with target of 20 patients per day. Will be flexible to see walk-in and late patients. Will take afterhours calls by telephone (“mommy call”), dependent on staffing and, for now, will be about 1 week every 4-5 weeks.  Staff Pediatrician has newborn nursery duties too, rotating by week, either at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center or Glendale Memorial Medical Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collects history and performs examination in a family friendly and patient centered fashion.  Documents thoroughly and accurately and closes charts timely.
2. Develops reasonable plan including: treatment, referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice.
3. Performs relevant procedures competently with complete documentation, such as incision and drainage; excision/shaving of warts; application of silver nitrate to granulomas; wound care; and interpretation of EKGs.
4. Cross covers other providers when unavailable.
5. Supports and implements the organization’s vision, mission, and value.
6. Determines priorities and method of completing daily workload, including reviewing, and responding to laboratory and radiological reports, consults, referral requests, form requests, and information requests to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
7. Participates in quarterly peer reviews.
8. Responds to patient needs and works to find best solutions for the patient and family.
9. Works appropriate hours to minimize patient wait times as well as help to relieve overload situations/help other providers.
10. Acts and communicates in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers and staff.
11. Understands that whole person care encompasses addressing social determinants of health, including possible history of trauma, responds compassionately, provides support if desired by patient/family, and makes referrals as warranted.
12. Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone calls timely.
13. Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.
14. Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.
15. Makes professionally competent assessments and documents those with all relevant problems.
16. Seeks help and guidance as necessary.
17. Provides and consistently documents relevant education.
18. Attends appropriate meetings as requested.
19. Maintains professional appearance in accordance with organizational policies.
20. Participates orientation and other activities as requested.
21. Participates in committees when requested.
22. Cooperates in call panels as scheduled.
23. Cooperates with use of electronic medical records as requested.
24. Supervises advanced practitioners adequately.
25. Uses discretion and judgement in handling sensitive or confidential information.
26. Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
27. Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university.
2. Doctorate in Medicine or Doctorate in Osteopathy.
3. Board certified/eligible in General Pediatrics.
4. Unrestricted license to practice medicine or ability to be licensed.
5. Previous ambulatory clinical experience beyond residency preferred.
6. Prior experience with Patient Centered Medical Home mode of care delivery preferred.
7. Bilingual Spanish preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, benefits information, benefit surveys, board minutes, routine mail, simple contracts, and procedure manuals. Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with employees, visitors and management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense to daily situations that arise. Ability to make decisions and execute timely to produce positive outcomes.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates ability and flexibility to work in other areas of the organization as needed.
2. Adheres to company’s policies and procedures.
3. Demonstrates required knowledge, skills, education for job functions.
4. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of and competency in management and supervisory functions.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of current compliance standards for federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
6. Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.
7. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
8. Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook.
9. Displays positive outlook on the job and promotes professional behavior always.
10. Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimum supervision. 
11. Leadership skills to provide direction to the health center and inspire others.
12. Diplomacy skills to work effectively in politically sensitive situations.
13. Ability to manage time efficiently and follow through on duties to completion.