Pediatric Urgent Care Physician – Braintree / Burlington / Norwood / Somerville - Weekends

Health eCareers; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 204,573 - 291,362; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

Supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking pediatricians for weekend urgent care roles in Braintree, MA. Responsibilities include assessing and treating children's health needs in a supportive team environment. Applicants must be BE/BC in pediatrics and hold an MA license. The position offers $180/hour on weekends and a collaborative working atmosphere with access to vital resources. Interested candidates may send their CVs for consideration.

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Med-Peds required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary for patient interaction.
• Commitment to two sessions per month and one holiday.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat pediatric patients over weekends.
• Work collaboratively with pediatricians and specialists.
• Provide health education and support to families.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatrics, Family Medicine, or Med-Peds

MA license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

Atrius Health, a well-established, physician-led healthcare organization, is nationally recognized for transforming healthcare through clinical innovations and quality improvement, as well as a commitment to population health management. Atrius Health delivers an effective system of connected care in Eastern and Central Massachusetts for more than 690,000 patients. We recognize the importance of a team-based delivery model, where all clinicians and staff work together to deliver high-quality care to every patient we serve. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

At Atrius Health, we encourage our pediatricians to assess and treat a child’s healthcare needs with an eye toward the broader family dynamic. We provide health education and support over time, so that the family comes to see us as their child’s healthcare advocate and partner.

Our busy pediatric practices have opportunities for weekend pediatric urgent care per diem moonlighting and FTE’d positions at our pediatric urgent care locations in Braintree, Burlington, Norwood and Somerville. Our practices offer child and adult primary care, as well as care in surgical and medical specialties, and on-site laboratory, pharmacy and radiology services. Our preferred pediatric hospital partner is Boston Children’s Hospital.

Opportunity Highlights

• Weekend program staffed with physicians and APCs with 1:1 MA support
• Ambulatory-based: same-day care, no IV or suturing
• On-site laboratory, pharmacy and radiology services
• Robust integrated EMR system (Epic)
• Average 3-4 patients/hour
• Convenient schedule: Saturdays and Sundays (shifts vary by site)
• Affiliates with Boston Children’s Hospital
• Weekend rate = $180/hour; holidays = $185/hour

Qualifications

• BE/BC Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Med-Peds
• MA license
• Excellent clinical and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Must commit to two sessions/month and one holiday annually.
• Malpractice coverage provided if work commitment for base number of shifts is met.

We Offer

• The leveraging of technology to support physicians to minimize in-basket management work, automated Rx renewals, normal lab result notification, e-consults and more
• Close collaboration between pediatricians and specialists
• Expertise in clinical informatics and predictive analytics embedded in a fully integrated EMR (Epic)

Our goal is to create a work environment that is supportive and brings joy and meaning to the practice of medicine. Atrius Health fosters a robust commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as vibrant Employee Resource Group networks for Young Professionals and LGBTQIA+. If you share in our mission of providing high-quality, value-based care with a focus on the patient and the health of communities, consider us. Send your confidential CV to Linda Stevenson, Physician & Medical Staff Recruiter, at linda_stevenson@ For questions, call our Physician Recruitment department at. No third-party vendors. EOE/AA.

Compensation Information

$180.0 / Hourly - $180.0 / Hourly

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.