Pediatrician

Community Clinic Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Clinic Inc. in Silver Spring, MD, seeks a Pediatrician to provide direct outpatient care to a diverse patient population.

The role involves managing acute and chronic illnesses, preventive care, and child development from birth through adolescence, within a multidisciplinary health center. You will join an integrated care team, document in EMR, and participate in quality improvement and education.

Qualifications

• Board certification eligibility required; board-certified preferred.
• Active Maryland CDS license and DEA licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• 1–2 years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• English fluency; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients with minor illnesses and injuries.
• Plan and implement pediatric care from birth through adolescence.
• Provide treatment to minors with/without parental presence.
• Prescribe medications, immunizations, and preventive care.
• Maintain electronic medical records within required timeframes.
• Participate in peer review and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Medical knowledge

EMR proficiency

Communication skills

Bilingual

Team collaboration

Education

Board certification eligible

Maryland CDS license

DEA licensure

BLS certification

Job description

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Professional Silver Spring, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1363

Salary Range: $180,000.00 To $210,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pediatrician provides direct care to CCI patients commensurate with training and experience. The care provided is appropriate for an out-patient, primary care community health center with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.

As a member of the health center’s integrated care team the Physician will fulfill the following KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES towards the provision of patient-centered, coordinated, patient care:

• Examine, diagnose, and treat children who have minor illnesses, injuries, infections, and acute and chronic health problems.
• Plans and implements medical care programs for patients, from birth through adolescence, to aid in physical and mental growth and development.
• Provide treatment to minors with or without accompanying parents.
• Determines nature and extent of disease or injury, and prescribes and administers treatment, and therapy. Medications, immunizations, and preventative health practices.
• Adhere to evidence-based medical guidelines and standards approved by CCI’s Board and Performance Improvement Committee.
• Complete electronic medical records in expected time frames; target encounters 16 to 22 per day.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities and audits.
• Attend and participate in meetings and/or committees, as necessary and/or required by CCI.
• Participate in additional medical projects as assigned.
• May provide supervision for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.
• May provide consultation to other providers at CCI.
• May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries.
• Working on-site is an essential duty for the job.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer or designee.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of medicine (including preventive care and acute/chronic disease management).
• Practical experience with using EMRs and general office software and applications.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be Board certification eligible. Board-certified preferred.
• Active Maryland CDS license. DEA licensure.
• Current BLS certification
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of pediatric medicine and allied services commensurate with the individual’s training. One (1) to two (2) years of experience is preferred.
• Ability to work well collaboratively and across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate a special interest in community medicine.
• Theability to speak and write English fluently. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
• Flexibility to work at any CCI location, as assigned.

Why work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan including PTO
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance.
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI Health Services does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisions are to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance with applicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO & President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation of this policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowingly retaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of this policy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will be promptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respect of all involved.