Physician, Pediatrics - Per-Diem (Escondido)

ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE

The Physician, Pediatrics works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment.  This role will provide comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients.  In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to parents and their children.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Patient Care

• As a Neighborhood Physician, you may be required at times to provide oversight and supervision to advanced practice providers, residents, rotational students, etc.
• Reviews patient records, including allergies, problems, medications and immunization statuses
• Elicits and documents information about patient’s medical history
• Examines symptoms to gather more information about the patient’s physical condition
• Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition
• Administers or prescribes treatments to patients
• Determines and prescribes medications, dosages, and schedules given patient conditions and allergies
• Discusses possible side effects to medications or immunizations with patients and parents
• Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases
• Promotes health by advising patients and parents about diets, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease
• Performs surgical procedures corresponding to surgical competencies
• Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for patients’ well-being, as needed
• Documents patient visits, including medical histories, physical exams, diagnoses, and plans of action
• Follows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases
• Conducts physical examinations to patients for information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage

Provider and Team Support

• Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams
• Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders
• Assesses training needs and promotes developmental activities for the team

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Doctorate in medicine is required
• California Medical license in good standing is required
• Valid DEA and CPR certification is required

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Knowledgeable about and experience with pediatric medicine
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent planning and organizational ability
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Salary Range - $215k - $295k annually, depending on years of experience 

Neighborhood Healthcare requires employees to be fully vaccinated (including a booster dose) against COVID-19 and demonstrate proof of vaccination/booster upon hire or receive approval for an exemption based on a medical reason, disability or religious belief.  Proof of booster dose will be contingent upon booster eligibility.