Pediatrician: Child Health Champion (Per-Diem)

Neighborhood-Healthcare; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 348,000; Part time

Job summary

Neighborhood Healthcare in California seeks a Pediatrics Physician to provide patient-centered care within a dynamic team. This per-diem position offers flexible scheduling while delivering comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients and educating parents.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, performing exams, ordering tests, prescribing treatments and vaccines, and coordinating care with specialists as needed.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• California medical license in good standing is required.
• Current California DEA licensure is required and maintained as a condition of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an AHA-approved source is required on hire and maintained.
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatrics is required or there is eligibility for certification.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses.
• Examine symptoms to gather more information about the patient’s condition.
• Prescribe medications and vaccines and discuss potential side effects with patients.
• Refer patients to medical specialists as needed and coordinate care with care teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Pediatric medicine knowledge

Team collaboration

Documentation & records

Education

Medical degree (MD or DO)

Job description

Neighborhood Healthcare in California seeks a Pediatrics Physician to provide patient-centered care within a dynamic team. This per-diem position offers flexible scheduling while delivering comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients and educating parents.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, performing exams, ordering tests, prescribing treatments and vaccines, and coordinating care with specialists as needed.