- Base Pay $180,000.00 - $252,000.00 / Year
- Employee Type FT Exempt
- Required Degree Doctorate
- Manage Others No
Community Health Alliance | Reno/Sparks, Nevada
Make a difference where it matters most—right here in our community.
Community Health Alliance (CHA) is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated Board-Certified Pediatrician to join our growing Care Team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide comprehensive pediatric care in a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) environment while building lasting relationships with children and their families.
At CHA, we believe every child deserves access to high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Our providers work collaboratively with nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health professionals, social services, and other members of the Care Team to address the whole patient—not just a diagnosis.
The Pediatrician provides comprehensive outpatient medical services to pediatric patients on a continuing basis in the ambulatory setting. As a member of an interdisciplinary Care Team, the Pediatrician is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and managing a broad range of acute and chronic pediatric conditions while emphasizing preventive care and the overall health and well-being of each child.
The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with children and families, values collaborative care, and is committed to providing high-quality, accessible healthcare to the community.
Requirements
Essential Functions
- Conduct comprehensive pediatric assessments, including medical histories and physical examinations.
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and other conditions within the scope of pediatric practice.
- Provide age‑appropriate preventive care, screenings, immunizations, and health assessments.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to medical and surgical emergencies.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and therapies as clinically appropriate.
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Provide appropriate referrals and follow‑up care.
- Educate children and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, medications, nutrition, wellness, preventive care, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Promote preventive healthcare and early identification of health concerns.
- Communicate complex medical information in a manner that is understandable, respectful, and culturally appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, medical assistants, behavioral health professionals, social workers, and other members of the Care Team.
- Participate in care coordination and support a comprehensive approach to patient care.
- Advocate for patients and families and help connect them with appropriate community resources.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Complete appropriate CPT and ICD‑10‑CM coding.
- Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, payer requirements, organizational policies, and medical staff requirements.
- Meet established productivity and quality standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve patient outcomes and the patient experience.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development activities necessary to maintain licensure, certification, and clinical competency.
APP Supervision & Clinical Collaboration
The Pediatrician may be assigned to supervise, collaborate with, or provide required clinical oversight for up to three (3) advanced practice providers at any one time.
Responsibilities may include:
- Reviewing clinical care and documentation
- Providing clinical consultation and support
- Being available for clinical questions
- Completing required chart reviews
- Participating in quality assurance activities
- Executing supervision or collaboration agreements and other required documentation
All supervisory and collaborative responsibilities will be performed in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, licensing requirements, payer requirements, medical staff bylaws, credentials and privileges, and the authorized scope of practice of each provider.
What We're Looking For- Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified in Pediatrics.
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain one.
- Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate hospital/medical staff privileges, as applicable.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and treat a broad range of pediatric conditions.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision‑making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary Care Team.
- Commitment to patient‑centered, culturally responsive care.
Summary
Join a Team That Cares
At Community Health Alliance, you aren't simply treating a patient—you are becoming part of a Care Team that supports the health and well‑being of an entire family and community.
CHA offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our physicians professionally and personally:
- Signing bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Student loan repayment opportunities through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
- CHA is an NHSC‑approved site. Our current NHSC score is 19, and eligible providers may qualify for loan repayment, subject to NHSC program requirements and funding availability.
- 100% company‑paid employee medical insurance
- 90% company‑paid vision and dental insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first day of the month following the date of hire
- Paid time off beginning at 27 days per year, with increases based on years of service
- 8 paid holidays
- Malpractice coverage through the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
- Continuing medical education benefit of up to 40 hours and $1,800 per year
- Employee Education Assistance up to $500 per year
- $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) policy for each benefit‑eligible employee at no cost to the employee
- 403(b) and 401(a) retirement plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Referral program
- Additional voluntary benefits
If you are a Pediatrician looking for an opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a collaborative, mission‑driven environment, we'd love to meet you.