Pediatrician

CHP Berkshires; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

CHP Berkshires seeks a Pediatrician to join a community health center serving Berkshire County, MA, delivering comprehensive care to infants, children and adolescents in routine and urgent settings.

You will maintain high-quality patient records, participate in the call schedule, uphold HIPAA compliance, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes in the community. Board-certified or eligible pediatricians are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric residency program.
• Successful completion of USMLE or equivalent licensing examinations.
• Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.
• Board certification in Pediatrics, or eligibility with certification obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality pediatric care in routine and urgent clinical settings.
• Participate in the practice call schedule.
• Maintain board certification and all required clinical certifications, including BLS.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient medical records within the electronic health record system.
• Submit patient charges in a timely and complete manner.
• Support CHP's mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as a positive community ambassador for CHP.
• Adhere to all human resource policies and professional conduct guidelines.
• Participate in meetings and events in a positive, collaborative manner.
• Foster a supportive work environment and mentor colleagues as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric medicine

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Patient care

Clinical documentation

Education

Medical school graduate

Pediatric residency

USMLE licensing

Massachusetts medical license

Pediatrics board certification / eligibility

Job description

Pediatrician

Community Health Programs | Berkshire County, MA

ABOUT CHP

Community Health Programs (CHP) is a community health center caring for people throughout the Berkshires. Our mission is to nurture and inspire healthy lives for people throughout the Berkshires by delivering exceptional and compassionate health care and family services.

THE ROLE

The Pediatrician will join a dedicated team of healthcare providers committed to delivering comprehensive, compassionate, and continuous care to infants, children, and adolescents. Responsibilities include routine and urgent clinical care, health promotion, preventative medicine, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The Pediatrician supports CHP's mission, vision, and values and adheres to all compliance protocols and organizational policies and procedures.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Provide high-quality pediatric care in both routine and urgent clinical settings.
• Participate in the practice call schedule.
• Maintain board certification and all required clinical certifications, including BLS.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient medical records within the electronic health record system.
• Submit patient charges in a timely and complete manner.
• Support and actively promote CHP's mission, vision, and values.
• Serve as a positive community ambassador for CHP.
• Adhere to all human resource policies, including those related to professionalism and conduct.
• Participate in practice-wide and organizational meetings and events in a positive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented manner.
• Foster a supportive and collaborative work environment with colleagues and staff.
• Provide constructive guidance, mentorship, and feedback to colleagues and the organization when appropriate.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement initiatives, including Peer Review.
• Supervise and support colleagues or clinical learners as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Subject Matter Expert:
  • Maintains expert-level knowledge in pediatric medicine and stays current through required trainings and professional development.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and consistent compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Engages in innovative thinking and contributes ideas for improving patient care and clinical processes.
• Business Acumen:
  • Understands the business implications of clinical decisions and aligns work with organizational strategic goals.
  • Sets and achieves challenging goals that contribute to team and organizational success
• Teamwork:
  • Balances individual responsibilities with team goals.
  • Welcomes feedback, demonstrates openness to diverse viewpoints, and fosters a collaborative team culture.
  • Contributes positively to team morale and shared success.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills:
  • Demonstrates the highest degree of professionalism and ethical behavior.
  • Handles sensitive issues with tact, diplomacy, and discretion.
  • Performs well under pressure, takes responsibility for actions, and honors commitments.
  • Responds promptly and effectively to requests for service.
  • Takes initiative, follows through on tasks, and manages responsibilities efficiently, often with short turnaround times.
  • Works effectively with minimal supervision
• Organizational skills:
  • Adheres to all CHP policies and procedures.
  • Completes administrative tasks accurately and on time.
  • Demonstrates excellent time-management capabilities
• Communication Skills:
  • Communicates clearly and effectively in both verbal and written forms.
  • Prepares and presents statistical or narrative reports as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited pediatric residency program.
• Successful completion of USMLE or equivalent licensing examinations.
• Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.
• Board certification in Pediatrics, or eligibility with certification obtained within one year of hire.

Experience

• Prefer previous practice experience of 3 or more years
• Prefer bilingual in English and Spanish

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The following are physical and mental demands which may or may not be applicable to this position.

Physical Demands

• Constant: Hearing, seeing, color vision, reading, math, oral and written communication.
• Frequent: Balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, depth perception, mechanical concepts, operating equipment.
• Occasional:
• Minimal:

Mental Demands

• Constant: Interpersonal skills, implementing, evaluating, organizing, handling, consulting, analyzing, specifying, stressful situations, public contact, decision-making, concentration.
• Frequent: Presenting, supervising.
• Occasional: Interpreting, trauma/grief/death.

Equipment Operated:

Computers, copiers, printers, fans, calculators, various medical office equipment and supplies

WHY JOIN CHP?

• Mission-driven work: make a direct, everyday difference in the health of your neighbors and community.
• A team that has your back: join a work environment that is caring, collaborative, and innovative.
• Life in the Berkshires: live and work in a region known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and vibrant arts and culture.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Community Health Programs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.