Pediatrician

Kheir Clinic; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Kheir Clinic is seeking a Director of HR & Compliance to enhance healthcare access for underserved communities. The role involves overseeing HR functions and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations, requiring strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to community health.

Qualifications

• Valid California Provider License; Board-Certified in General Pediatrics MD or DO.
• First Aid / CPR Certificate required.
• Bilingual in English/Korean or English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical examinations on pediatric patients.
• Monitor the growth, development, and behavior of children and adolescents.
• Provide treatment and document various related diseases.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Compassion

Education

Board-Certified in General Pediatrics MD or DO

Valid California Provider License

First Aid / CPR Certificate

Job description

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Base pay range

$230,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr

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Director of HR & Compliance @ Kheir Clinic | HR Management, Administration & Compliance

Kheir Clinic was established in 1986 to serve as a bridge between low-income, recently-immigrated, non-English speaking Korean community and local health and social service providers.Today, Kheir is a broad-based agency and Federally Qualified Health Center providing comprehensive health care for a diverse population through its Community Clinics, Adult Day Health Care Center and Patient Resources Department.

Mission

Kheir’s mission is to increase and provide access to culturally and linguistically-sensitive quality primary healthcare and human services support to the underserved and uninsured residents of Southern California.

Summary Statement:

Physicians are integral members of the clinical team. The Physician provides cost-effective services to low-income families and individuals, with a special focus on providing culturally and linguistically appropriate health and wellness services to the residents of the community.The Physician must be committed to delivering timely, efficient, quality medical care to all patients in a professional, caring, and ethical manner.

The staff Pediatrician will examine and treat common acute illnesses, chronic illnesses and injuries in the pediatric population; correctly diagnose disease and formulate treatment, as well as order appropriate laboratory tests and radiology studies; and refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment. Will be flexible to see walk-in patients, will take after hours calls by telephone only – there are no inpatients.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs history and physical examinations on pediatric patients, including infants and adolescents. Physical exams include pre-employment, school, sports, well child periodic screening, etc.
• Monitor the growth, development, and behavior of children and adolescents.
• Monitoring the growth, development, and behavior of children and adolescents
• Gathers complete medical history and performs a physical exam on each patient.
• Provides treatment for and documents various related diseases.
• Prescribes medications, as deemed appropriate and monitors patient response to treatment.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and their families on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions.
• Reviews results of lab tests, diagnostic imaging, referral/consultant reports and arranges appropriate follow-up.
• Provides for the provision of health education and appropriately documents all health education.
• Addresses miscellaneous medical questions in the absence of the Medical Director.
• Participates in Provider, Practice Management, and Quality Control meetings.
• Participates in chart review and quality assurance activities as detailed in the Quality Assurance policies and procedures.
• Specifically responsible for chart review, lab review and communication with consultants.
• Provides clinical supervision when Medical Director is absent.
• Responds to, and documents all Unusual Occurrences involving patient care. Responds to and documents all patient complaints and reports to the Chief Clinical Officer.
• Responds to calls from pharmacies regarding prescriptions and refills, physicians, and patients requiring medical advice.
• Collaborates with the office staff for appropriate and timely arrangements for presenting patients whose scheduled providers are absent. Assists in training of support staff.
• Renders a full schedule of patients under the following appointment guidelines: (i) 30 minutes for New Patient physicals, (ii) 15 minutes for follow-up= returning patient visits, and walk-in patient visits (iii) 30 minutes for select complicated patient appointments as designated by Kheir leadership, and (iv) extended appointment times for select procedure types, as applicable to the provider.
• Participates in after-hour call support rotation.
• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Valid California Provider License; Board-Certified in General Pediatrics MD or DO
• First Aid / CPR Certificate
• Knowledge of nursing process and medical model, health and physical assessment, medical diagnosis and appropriate treatments
• Ability to perform emergency resuscitation
• Knowledge of sanitation practices, proper nutrition, and related programs
• Skill in written and verbal communication
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public, and ability to manage and lead clinic operations
• Bilingual in English/Korean or English/Spanish preferred, but not required
• Compassion for the health of the underserved and uninsured communities
• Experience in community clinic setting preferred but not required

Kheir Clinic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kheir Clinic complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Kheir Clinic will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Please note that this job description is subject to change to meet the needs of Kheir Clinic.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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