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Pediatrician Job at Equity Health in San Francisco, CA
Physician | Pediatrics Job | San Francisco, CA 94103
San Francisco FQHC Seeking Pediatrician
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Physician-Pediatrics
Employment Type: Full-Time
Telemedicine : No 
Practice Type: Community Health Center
Immigration Assistance: Accepts U.S. J1 & H1B Visas
Loan Assistance: YesJob Description
Descriptive Summary
The Staff Physician-Pediatrician under general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer will provide direct services to pediatric patients (ages 0-21); make physical examinations and diagnoses; prescribe and administer treatment and perform related duties as required and in accord with Equity Health's Principles of Practice, HMOs, and other Health Plans as may be contracted with by Equity Health.
Key Performance Indicators
- Conduct examinations and formulate diagnoses for patients per scope of practice.
- Administer and/or prescribe treatments, as indicated per current guidelines.
- Keep accurate and appropriate medical records in EHR.
- Document patient interaction in EHR within 48 hrs per current Organizational Policy.
- Order and review appropriate diagnostic tests in timely manner.
- Coordinate emergency and referral treatment with other medical and surgical entities.
- Participate in Quality Assurance, Peer reviews, and audits.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and application of the healthcare delivery system.
- Participate in an on-call schedule with other members of the medical team at SMHC.
- Other duties that may be assigned or required.
Supervision
- Supervises Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistants
- Supervises students and interns when appropriate.
Experience
- Current license to practice Medicine in the State of California.
- Board eligible/certified in Pediatrics.
- Two years experience in the professional practice of medicine, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Ability to adhere to medical practices as may be required under contract with HMO and/or other health plans covering treatment and reimbursement for care provided.
- The capability to provide and manage medically sound care to all age and gender groups per scope of practice.
- Skills and ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrate an ability to relate with sensitivity to a client population that is multiethnic, cultural, and economically diverse.
- Ability to keep and maintain accurate and legible medical information/patient records.
- Understand Electronic Health Records (EHR) and the ability to gain proficient skills with the organizational EHR software programs.
Physical, Environmental and Working Conditions:
Work is normally performed in a typical office or clinic work environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Physical: Occasionally required to carry/lift/push/pull/move up to 30lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods. Requires the ability to reach with hands and arms and occasionally climb stairs. Requires sitting, operating a computer keyboard, telephone, and other equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to other Equity Health facilities and other travel will be required.
Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and signage. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with staff etc.
Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office (medical clinic/office) environments. Occasional exposure to dust and loud noises.
Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, copy machine fax machine and other medical office equipment.
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