Physician - Pediatrician (48764)

HealthLinc Community Health Center; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health center in La Porte is seeking a Pediatrician to provide comprehensive care and manage chronic conditions for patients. This position requires a graduate from an accredited medical school with relevant certifications, focusing on patient education, care coordination, and teamwork with clinical staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills while engaging in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years of experience as a physician preferred.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates proactive care for patients with chronic conditions.
• Manages patient continuity of care with appointments and follow-ups.
• Educates patients about their diagnoses and treatments.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Strong organizational skills

Teamwork ability

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Education

Graduation from an approved medical school

Completed Residency Program

Board certification

DEA certification

CPR certification

Indiana State Medical License

Tools

Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR)

Job description

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As a Physician, you will be responsible for coordination of proactive care for patients with chronic conditions as well as identifying wellness and/or preventative service for clinical patients. This position will work closely with the clinical staff and will report to the Site Medical Director.

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes appropriate and effective patient care plans which includes adequate diagnostic procedures, therapies, use of consultation and referrals, and outcomes.
• Manages patients to assure continuity of care which includes adequate scheduling and tracking of return visits, completion of treatment plans, and follow-up of chronic problems, abnormal tests, and no show appointments.
• Provides whole-person care which includes appropriate
• referrals to the social worker, nutritionist, and mental health professionals.
• integration of biologic, social, psychological and environmental issues.
• Maintains adequate, concise, and legible documentation of patient care.
• Provides and documents appropriate periodic health examinations. (i.e. preschool vision exams, serum cholesterol, pap smears, etc.)
• Educates patients about their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, medications, preventive care, etc.
• Utilizes appropriate infection control measures, including universal precautions.
• Supervises advance practice nurses in Clinic when assigned.
• Provides consultation and prescription signatures to advance practice nurses when needed.
• Oversees residents in the management of hospital patients.
• Writes daily progress notes in hospital charts.
• Takes phone calls about hospital patients.
• Participate in assigned Quality Assurance/Management in Daily Work activities.
• Regularly attends QA/TQM as required.
• Participates in the physician performance audit as assigned.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of HealthLinc practice guidelines (protocols) as assigned.
• Participates in Total Quality Management (TQM) activities.
• Attends Clinics Provider Group Meetings and hospital section meeting as scheduled.
• Attends required in-service meetings.
• Makes presentations in the community when requested.
• Teaches students and residents as assigned.
• All HealthLinc staff is committed to engage in quality improvement initiatives that align with and support Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduation from an approved medical school
• Completed Residency Program
• Board certification
• DEA certification
• CPR certification
• Indiana State Medical License
• Continuing medical education
  
  

Experience

• At least 1-3 years of experience as a physician (not required but highly preferred)
  
  

Skills/Job Requirement

• Strong customer service skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain flexible and adaptable
• Transportation and valid drivers license
  
  

Technology Skills

• Operate a multi-line phone system and other office equipment including printers, fax machines, etc.
• Basic software skills (Microsoft Office, EHR, online sources, etc.)
  
  

Direct Supervision

• N/A
  
  

Required Training

• All assigned Realis trainings

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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