Pediatrician

SWLA CENTER FOR HEALTH SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:                           Pediatrician

DEPARTMENT:                   Medical

SUPERVISED BY:                Chief Health Officer

SUMMARY: Individual shall be responsible for early year’s patient care and general children’s health. Pediatrician responsible for managing patient care independently and in concert with other healthcare professionals including physicians, physician assistants, and/or nurse practitioners. In accordance with appropriate standards of medical for the specialty. Individual shall also function as physician of the health care team at the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:  The staff physician must be fully licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana with valid DEA license. Board eligible/Board certified in a primary care specialty. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification strongly encouraged.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school or DO degree from an approved osteopathy school.
• Completed a residency for board eligibility; board certification preferred.
• Current valid Louisiana medical license and DEA license.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical practice principles of specialty.
• Sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Must give the same level of importance to health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and restoration.
• Must participate in Center’s provider staff meetings, general staff meetings/activities and Quality Assurance.
• Must continue to meet appropriate standards as required by the SWLA Center for Health Services and Health Provider By-Laws.
• Must be proficient in the use of the Centricity/ EMR and capable of creating accurate, complete medical records in a timely manner.
• Must fulfill all NCQA, JCAHO, and SWLA Center for Health Services EMR requirements accurately and within the allowed time frames.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:                 

1. Maintain patient confidentiality and patient rights
2. Display punctuality and good attendance at work
3. Work and communicate with patients to satisfy the patient expectations
4. Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices.
5.  Maintain clinical tracking data for continuity of care
6. Assist the Medical Director with the planning, management and evaluation of health care delivery at the SWLA Center for Health Services
7. Provide continuous care by obtaining hospital privileges and emergency room coverage
8. Actively participate in local, state and national medical associations/societies.
9. Participate in quality assurance patient review committee
10. Records on medical record using POMR system
11. Collect appropriate data for clinical decision-making
12. Maintain current medical records
13. Develop and implement individual work plans
14. May conduct periodic formal assessments and reviews of subordinate's performance
15. Promote health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of disease
16. Participates in community education, staff in-service and committee meetings
17. Exhibit judgment to prevent delays in service provision and avoid serious adverse impact on health status of individuals
18. Participate in SWLA Center for Health Services infection control program
19. Assist in other departments/centers affiliated with SWLA Center for Health Services as needed and/or assigned
20. Serve as laboratory supervisor of the on-site clinic laboratory
21. Perform other related duties as assigned within the realm of clinical training/experience
22. Collaborate with Nurse Practitioners in the same department.

BENEFITS:

We offer competitive pay, and our benefits package includes:

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  Health Insurance
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  Dental Insurance
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  Vision Insurance
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  Retirement Plan
• 
  401k Matching
• 
  Paid Time Off
• 
  Paid Sick Leave
• 
  Paid Holidays
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  Employee Assistance Program 
• Eligible for Loan Repayment/Forgiveness Programs