Pediatric Opening in Sacramento, CA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Sacramento, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Pediatrician openings in Sacramento, CA**
California's state capital - 1.5 million person population - 90 miles from San Francisco, CA
**Position Details:**
- BC/BE Pediatrician MD Licensed needed for growing medical clinic
- Full-time / Part-time positions available
- Seeking high-energy providers who focus on underserved population management
- Multilingual abilities preferred
- EMR experience preferred
- Opportunities for school loan repayment programs for qualified applicants
- Bilingual applicant is a plus
- The BC/BE Pediatrician MD will collaborate with other health care professionals and with the Medical Director in the management of patients and their coordination, referral and follow-up care
- Direct and indirect patient care including, but not limited to, observation of signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior, or general physical condition, and determining of whether the signs, symptoms, reaction, behaviors, or general appearance exhibits abnormal characteristic; and implementation, based on observed abnormalities, of appropriate reporting, or referral, or standardized procedure, or changes in treatment regiment in accordance with standardized procedures, or the initiation of emergency procedures.
- Direct and redirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patient; and the performance of disease prevention and restorative measures.
- Direct and redirect patient care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents, necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitation regimen as assessed by and/or ordered by and within the scope of licensure of a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, dentist, podiatrist and clinical psychologist.
- The performance of skin tests, immunization techniques, and the withdrawal of blood from veins and arteries.
- Demonstrates satisfactory knowledge and clinical judgment to provide appropriate care for clinic patients
- Performs general physical examination as indicated and instructs patients in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Examines patients to determine presence of illness, utilizing physical findings, laboratory results, medical history, ascertains nature and extent of illness and prescribes treatments as indicated.
- Documents and maintains patient records of services provided according to agency and JCAHO standards.
- Develops and institutes appropriate treatment plans per protocol with the consultation of Medical Director. Treatment will include the care of acute and chronic medical problems.
- Provides and assists with various counseling and education functions.
- Participates in the development of protocols.
- Establishes a collaborative relationship with other medical providers.
- Participates and conducts in continuing education courses, in-services and staff meetings. Attends other meetings as assigned.
- Participates in Performance Improvement, Quality assurance programs and Peer review.
- Productivity satisfactory and consistent with the clinical goals.
- Responsible for other related job duties as assigned by the Medical Director.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BC/BE Pediatrician MD Licensed
- Cultural sensitivity required.
- At least 1-2 years experience working with underserved, low-income persons or homeless persons preferred.
- A strong commitment to serve medically underserved families.
- Strong ability to speak, read and write in English. Bilingual in Spanish and Russian a plus.
**About the Medical Group:**
- Federally Qualified Health Center committed to providing quality health care for all, with a focus on underserved and immigrant populations.
- More than a dozen practice sites throughout Sacramento, including mobile clinics.
- Clinicians emphasize comprehensive and compassionate primary care with a focus on prevention, wellness, health education, and disease management.
- Medical group uses an integrated health model including pediatrics, family practice, dental services, and behavioral health.
- Offers an exciting, collegial and rewarding environment where you can make a real difference in peoples lives every day.