JOB ANNOUCEMENT
PEDIATRICIAN
The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-service health care institution offering comprehensive health services for ambulatory patients. The Center offers primary health care services in pediatrics, adult medicine, family planning, OB/GYN and HIV Services. We now offer pediatric services at 3 sites including our main center (Shotwell), Excelsior and Valencia Clinics.
MNHC is committed to high quality, culturally competent primary care services, focusing on the Latino/Spanish-speaking population. Passionate and dedicated to our patients, our staff consistently strives for excellence and quality!
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Mission Neighborhood Health Center is looking for a Pediatrician to provide medical services, health supervision and maintenance of all children, from ages 0 to 18 years. Included in this are the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of acute and chronic illnesses in children. The Pediatrician may supervise the care given by Pediatric Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other team members of the Pediatric Clinic and indirectly supervise the nursing staff and medical assistants in the department. The Pediatric Clinic is open business hours Monday through Friday.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports directly to the Clinical Chief of Pediatrics and indirectly reports to the Medical Director of the Center.
JOB DUTIES
- Assumes direct responsibility for the health care of children and adolescents, including well baby visits, physical exams, and frequently occurring acute illnesses and chronic diseases of children.
- Provides ambulatory preventative medical services in accordance with community national Standard of Practice, AAP and DHHS guidelines.
- Provides treatment for acute and chronic medical conditions according to AAP standards.
- Provides ambulatory medical services for acute, chronic conditions as well as preventive services and health education to adolescents in our Teen Clinic in accordance to AAP and community guidelines.
- Participates in community and media educational programs in Spanish and English as required to address various pediatric illnesses, disease prevention, and community outreach.
- Participates in evening "On Call" services.
- Provides continuity of care for hospitalized and referred patients according to health center protocols.
- Maintains staff privilege at a community hospital and/or San Francisco General Hospital and serves on hospital committees as required.
- Participates in Quality Assurance activities as designated by the Medical Director or Chief of Pediatrics, including the development of practice guidelines.
- Participates in organizational committees as requested by the Medical Director or Chief of Pediatrics, e.g. pharmacy, quality assurance, etc.
- Participates in consultation, supervision, and preceptorship of mid-level practitioners, pediatric residents, and medical students.
- Attends Health Center Medical or departmental meetings as directed by the Medical Director or Chief of Pediatrics.
- Is committed to providing immunizations to all pediatric and adolescent patients in accordance to ACIP and AAP guidelines.
- Provides clinical consultation by telephone to midlevel providers at satellite clinics.
- Provides all clinical services as described above depending on organizational needs across all sites including satellite clinics.
- May be assigned to other departmental clinical projects as assigned by the Chief of Pediatrics.
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each of the essential job requirements satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid California Medical License and current DEA license.
- Board certified or Board eligible and residency training in Pediatrics.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to working with diverse cultures/communities.
BENEFITS AND VACATION
MNHC offers an excellent benefits package, which includes fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Twelve (12) paid holidays, a floating holiday and birthday holiday in addition to vacation and sick leave. We also offer paid educational leave and 401(k).
APPLYING FOR THIS JOB
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@mnhc.org.
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