Position is responsible for focusing on the health of infants, children and adolescents and young adults. Diagnosing, treating, and helping prevent children's diseases and injuries. Pediatrician will, detect and manage physical, behavioral and developmental issues that affect children.
Assist in improving the access and quality of care at SDAIHC.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to perform all job related activities as outlined below.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Primary Functions:
Examine newborns and young children and assess their physical condition and health
Prescribe medications and provide instructions for their administration
Educating parents on how to administer medications to their children and how to spot signs of illness in their own children
Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests when needed
Administering vaccinations, including flu shots and other types of immunizations as required by state law
Clearly record all patient data, including history, exams performed, past and current medications, vaccination information, diagnosis, treatment plans and prognosis, in corresponding chart
Record medical histories and examine young people from birth to twenty years of age; order diagnostic tests and interpret results to help determine medical condition
Discuss test results and explain treatments or medical procedures with patients and family members
Recommend and manage treatment, medication, therapy, vaccinations and additional specialized medical care to prevent or treat diseases, injuries and illnesses; monitor progress and conditions and revise treatments as needed
Managing children’s chronic illnesses, such as asthma or diabetes, by working with the child’s family and other medical specialists to develop an appropriate treatment plan
Advise and educate patients, parents and members of the community in regards to activity, diet, hygiene and other disease prevention methods
Establishing a rapport with patients and their families by providing emotional support and answer any questions they may have.
Design and implement community healthcare programs to aid in the physical and mental development of adolescents and children
Coordinate, direct and supervise activities of therapists, assistants, nurses, and other support staff; refer patients to a specialist or other physician when warranted
Verify the receipt of vaccinations for school and other purposes
Write authorizations for in school services of para-professionals and other aides
Treat children with growth and development concerns
Ensure that children with special needs receive the appropriate classroom care
Keep and update patients' records
Keep abreast of new research and best practices in the field of pediatrics
Attend professional educational seminars and conferences
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
American Board of Pediatricians certification, or board eligible required.
Residency or fellowship in pediatrics or pediatric sub-specialty required
M.D. or D.O. required
Licensed to practice as MD or DO in the state of California
2-3 years minimum pediatric experience required..
Experience in a medical staff leadership role, such as medical staff department or committee chairman, preferred.
Preferred:
Bilingual (English and Spanish) with experience serving a multinational, multiracial population
Experience in supervisory and leadership roles
Experience with learning and developmental delay disorders
Special Conditions of Employment:
Has clean driving record and insurance as required by the state
Has reliable transportation
Current BLS and CPR certification on file with the Human Resources Department.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum six (6) years of acute care, hospital-based clinical experience in area of intended practice
Demonstrated knowledge of acceptable professional standards and practices
Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals at all…