Pediatrician (Memorial)

Avenue 360 Health and Wellness; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue360 Health and Wellness in Houston seeks a pediatrician to provide primary care to a diverse outpatient population within our FQHC.

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President, Medical, you will diagnose, treat, and manage care across ages, document in EMR, and participate in quality assurance and on-call rotation.

We value bilingual English/Spanish communication and commitment to community health, with opportunities for professional growth and collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Texas with active board certification in pediatrics.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and communities; bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose and treat pediatric patients.
• Complete EMR documentation and e-sign notes after visits.
• Assist in internal quality control audits and quality assurance activities.
• Supervise medical assistants and lab personnel in pediatric care delivery.
• Attend internal provider meetings and participate in on-call rotation.
• Ensure all duties comply with Joint Commission and funding source standards.

Skills

Pediatrics

Community medicine

Cultural competency

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Texas medical license

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Job description

About Avenue360 Health And Wellness

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Avenue 360 is a FQHC that strives to provide high quality and caring service to promote healthy people and communities. Our 360-degree approach addresses medical needs and social and environmental challenges, like housing. Our compassionate care extends to those with and without insurance. We believe income must not determine the level of access to quality health care.

Providing comprehensive, high quality, and caring service is the core of what we do, whether medical, hospice care, engaging adult activities, and supportive housing programs. We strive to address the many social determinants of healthy living in Greater Houston.

Our Values PACT

• We take PRIDE in our work.
• We have a positive ATTITUDE.
• We are CURIOUS.
• We are COMMITTED.
• We are CARING and CUSTOMER-SERVICE oriented.
• We are a TEAM.
• We LEARN, GROW, and INNOVATE

About The Role

Under the direction of the Executive Vice President, Medical, delivers primary care commensurate with training and experience to all Avenue 360 pediatric patients. Delivers care appropriate for an outpatient, primary care FQHC with a multicultural, multilingual patient population.

What You'll Do

• Examines, diagnoses and treats pediatric patients.
• Completes all EMR required fields after each visit including the e-signing of notes.
• Assists in internal quality control audits.
• Provides quality medical care according to Avenue 360 standards on quality assurance.
• Supervises medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
• Attends all internal provider meetings, committees, as necessary and/or required by Avenue 360.
• Performs all duties and services in full compliance with Joint Commission and funding source standards.
• Performs quality management/assurance activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Participates in on call rotation
• May be asked to participate in supervision of midlevel providers

Qualifications

• Must be in possession of a valid license to practice in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS Certification required.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine and allied services commensurate with his/her training. Board Certified in Pediatrics Required.
• Demonstrate a special interest in the area of community medicine.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients and community.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Continuing Education And Training Requirements

Participates in trainings required by the funding source and/or as required by licensure.