Medical Director - Pediatrics

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Center; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 234,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

FSA

FSA Dependent Care

Mental Health EAP

401(k) with company match

Profit-sharing

Pet Insurance

NHSC loan forgiveness potential

Job summary

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is seeking a compassionate pediatrician to serve as Medical Director of pediatrics, supervising a small team across multiple outpatient sites.

The role focuses on direct pediatric care and leadership to improve health outcomes for underserved communities. The position includes Well-Baby/Child Checks and Sick Visits, development of pediatric procedures, and collaboration with a broad care team.

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed in California.
• Completion of pediatric residency program.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric care (Birth-18) including Well-Baby/Child Checks and Sick Visits.
• Lead and supervise pediatric providers; develop and implement pediatric policies and services.
• Collaborate with Family physicians, OB/GYNs, NPs, dentists and social workers.
• Report to Chief Medical Officer and manage two sites with on-site visits to Fullerton.
• Participate in case consultations and professional development.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership/ Supervision

Patient-centered care

EPIC EMR

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Make an impact. Join our growing outpatient clinics, focused on the wellbeing of families. We are seeking a compassionate and confident pediatrician to serve as a pediatrician and Medical Director of pediatrics supervising our small pediatric team (3 providers). This role will provide patient care and leadership to the pediatric team across all sites. We are looking for a provider and supervisor who is committed to our values and has a passion for increasing health care access and outcomes for underserved communities.

• Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Committed to providing high-quality care to underserved patients
• Provide direct pediatric care including Well-Baby/Child Checks and Sick Visits.
• Responsible for assessment, diagnosis, and management of healthcare needs, utilizing standardized and evidenced based processes.
• Report to our Chief Medical Officer.
• Position is either 4 or 5 days per week. Half-day per week of protected time for Medical Director / supervisory duties. Requires working one Saturday per month (in exchange for a weekday off within the same week). No hospital duties/rounds, after-hours call only for critical labs.

Who We Are.

We are a collaborative community practice, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange, and the High Desert. We believe that everyone should have access to high quality comprehensive medical care, regardless of their ability to pay. Our health centers use a team-based model of care that includes family medicine, obstetrics, women’s health, oral and vision care, preventative and educational health, mental health, patient advocacy, case management, and community health. Most of our patients live below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and are best served in Spanish. Through our origins with St. Joseph Health and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph, we have provided care to low-income families since the 1980s, maintaining a commitment to serving our most vulnerable neighbors with high-quality. Our work is rooted in our values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, and Compassion.

Your Work Location.

This position is assigned to two locations; these locations are approximately 5 miles apart (Orange location is near to St. Joseph Hospital / Anaheim location is near the Ponderosa Park neighborhood), plus supervisory duties requiring on-site visits to our locations in Fullerton.

You'd be a great fit here if the following applies to you.

• You are mission-centered – you are committed to improving the health of underserved individuals
• You are patient-centered – you exhibit warmth, friendliness, calm, and take initiative to solve problems
• You treat others with dignity and respect
• You have a high regard for ethical practices, care, and patience
• You are collaborative, adaptive, and diligent
• You know the balance of being light-hearted, professional, and can prioritize competing tasks
• You can use computers (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) and are open to learning what you do not know
• You strive toward excellence

About the position

The position requires a general, broad-scope, ambulatory practice, Pediatrician, that will care for children of all ages (Birth to 18) and perform office-based procedures. The provider will partner with our CMO and Medical Services Manager to develop and achieve a robust pediatric practice across our growing organization that has an established reputation for delivering high quality, culturally sensitive patient care. Our ideal candidate will be interested and excited to work collaboratively with Family physicians, OB/GYN physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists and clinical social workers. Position expectations:

• Provide direct preventive and acute patient care, within approved scope of practice, to children from birth through adolescence, from all backgrounds and with diverse medical conditions.
• Ensure timely and complete documentation of patient care, review and act upon reports, results and electronic tasks. Complete required CHDP screenings and coding/documentation of the screenings. Submit correct billing codes for each patient encounter.
• Lead the development, maintenance and implementation of standardized pediatric procedures, scope of care, pediatric clinical policies and new pediatric clinical initiatives and services ensuring a high-quality, safe patient care.
• Supervise, develop and hold accountable pediatric providers.
• Utilizes community resources to optimize patient care and referral.
• Build and maintain a robust pediatric practice that is both productive and a quality leader.
• Complies with regulatory agencies and third-party payor sources (for example: Child Health Disability Program (CHDP), Medi-Cal/Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP), NCQA-PCMH, and DHCS).
• Using a team-based model of care, collaborates with and supports other providers and caregivers in the wide network to effectively improve the overall health of our communities.
• Will participate in case consultations, professional development opportunities, as needed and guided by department and patient needs.
• Adheres to department and organizational programs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Salary:

$234,000 - $280,000 yearly, based on a 40-hour work week

Professional Development & Continuing Education, available first of the month following start date

• Professional Development Days
• Reimbursement for CME costs (with some limits)

Paid Time Off

Healthcare & Childcare Benefits: available first of the month following start date

• Medical (BlueShield Trio HMO & PPO)
• Dental (Guardian)
• Vision (Guardian)
• FSA - Pre-tax benefit for health care expenses
• FSA Dependent Care - Pre-tax benefit to put toward childcare or other dependent expenses
• Mental Health - Employee Assistance Program & access to meditation resources through Calm

Financial Wellness - Retirement & Investment:

• 401(k) (Vanguard) - eligible first of the month following 30 days, with company match after 1 year of service
• Profit-sharing

Other Benefits:

• Pet Insurance
• Potential Student Loan Forgiveness through National Health Service Corps

St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis.

Requirements

Education:

• Doctorate in Medicine from accredited institution

License / Certifications:

• Licensed MD/DO in the State of California.
• Board Certified Pediatrician.
• DEA certified.
• Provider level basic life support (BLS) from AHA approved program.
• California Medi-Cal and/or PAVE enrolled and approved clinician.

Experience:

• Must have 3-5 years of experience providing direct patient care.
• Experience in an outpatient or community-based setting preferred.
• Experience supervising medical providers preferred.

Training:

• Completion of an accredited residency program in Pediatrics.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency in EMR Systems, with EPIC experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Willingness to use a translator or translation services to best serve patient treatment needs
• Proficient in computer programs and systems, including email, internet, and Microsoft Office suite
• Expertise in applying evidence-based medicine to treat and diagnosis. Demonstrated ability in applying methods of scientific inquiry and exercising clinical judgment in challenging situations.
• Exemplar communication and leadership skills, including active listening, taking initiative, following guidance, and setting examples for excellent care of patients.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, remaining current on medical practices and professional credentialing and licensure necessary for continuous employment with St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers.
• Ability to interface effectively with all caregivers across all levels and departments.
• Demonstrated commitment to interpersonal and cultural sensitivity, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, promoting high quality care to diverse populations.