Pediatrician (Memorial)

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

Job summary

Avenue 360 is an FQHC serving Houston's diverse communities. Under the direction of the Executive Vice President, Medical, we seek a pediatric physician to provide primary care aligned with our 360-degree approach.

You will examine pediatric patients, document in EMR, supervise staff, participate in quality assurance, and attend internal committees. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Texas medical license.
• Board certification in pediatrics is required.
• Interest in community medicine and serving diverse populations.
• Ability to relate to culturally diverse patients; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examin(es), diagnose(s) and treat pediatric patients.
• Document EMR notes and sign off on visits.
• Supervise medical assistants and lab personnel involved in pediatric care.
• Participate in internal quality audits and committees; ensure standard of care.

Skills

Pediatrics

Multicultural communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Texas medical license

Job description

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.
• 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.