Physician - Pediatrics

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC); Everett (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time (up to 160 hours pro‑rta

Sick leave

10 paid holidays

403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Second language stipend

Job summary

Community Health Center of Snohomish County (CHC) is seeking a physician to provide comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages in a team-based clinic setting. The physician will diagnose, treat, and manage patient care following state guidelines and professional scope of practice.

The role requires a WA-licensed MD/DO, completion of an accredited residency (family practice, internal medicine, or pediatrics), and board eligibility/certification.

Qualifications

• MD/DO licensed in Washington with active license.
• Residency completed in family practice, internal medicine, or pediatrics.
• Board eligible or board certified by ABMS or AOA; certification within one year of hire.
• DEA registration.
• Hospital privileges must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• CPR/AED certification required on first day of hire.
• Immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and varicella.
• Successful credentialing and privileging review on hire and upon recredentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to all ages per WA licensing and scope.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services; develop treatment plans.
• Obtain complete medical history and physical data from patients.
• Order labs and diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Counsel patients on health, illness prevention, and community resources.
• Instruct patients on medications and treatment instructions.
• Coordinate delivery of care with clinical staff to ensure quality.
• Document encounters accurately and timely.
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Utilization Management programs.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Team player

Organization & prioritization

Calm under pressure

Problem solving

Medical terminology

MS Office (Word Excel Outlook)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Residency in Family Practice / Internal Medicine / Pediatrics

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Practice management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

The role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits

Community Health Center of Snohomish County offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package designed to address health, time off, retirement and career‑advancement needs. Benefits include health insurance (medical/dental/vision), up to 160 hours of vacation time pro‑rated by FTE every 12 months, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a 403(b) Safe Harbor retirement plan with employer match, disability and life insurance, and more. A stipend of $0.75 per hour is available for those who test proficiently in a second language.

Job Summary

The Physician operates in a team with other clinic healthcare providers and support staff. The Physician provides medical care to all age groups in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing and professional scope of practice. In addition, the Physician provides diagnostic and therapeutic medical services to CHC patients, while making reasonable and sound medical assessments and treatment plans.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Reads, speaks, understands and writes proficiently in English.
• Works independently and is self‑directed.
• Works effectively in a team environment.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and coordinates multiple activities and tasks.
• Works with initiative, energy and effectiveness in a fast‑paced environment.
• Remains calm and effective in high‑pressure and emergency situations.
• Problem‑solves with creativity and ingenuity.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Skills

• Bilingual skills.

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited School of Medicine or Osteopathy.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in area of practice (e.g., family practice, internal medicine, or pediatrics).

Preferred Education

• Education and training in specialized care such as family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and prenatal.

Experience

• Not less than a 0.5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) of patient care within field of training within the past year.
• CPT‑4 coding experience.
• ICD‑10 coding experience.
• Healthcare information systems, such as electronic health record and practice management systems experience.
• Experience in a multiple provider medical practice.
• Working with low income, multi‑ethnic populations.

Credentials

• Physician license (MD/DO) with the State of Washington.
• Board eligible/Board certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics; board certification must be obtained within one year from date of hire.
• DEA controlled substances registration.
• Hospital privileges – must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification – must be obtained on the first day of hire.
• Verified immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and varicella (chickenpox). Immunity may be demonstrated through vaccination records or titer results. Medical or religious accommodation requests may be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Successful completion of CHC’s credentialing and privileging review upon hire and recredentialing as appropriate.

Job Specific Functions

• Provides medical care to all age groups in accordance with the State of Washington Department of Licensing and professional scope of practice.
• Provides diagnostic and therapeutic medical services to CHC patients; makes reasonable and sound medical assessments and treatment plans.
• Obtains complete medical history and physical data from patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
• Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention; recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions; promotes medical care through direct patient care and education.
• Identifies special needs of CHC patients and works with staff to address those needs.
• Participates in Quality Improvement and Utilization Management programs and activities.
• Documents encounters in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provides therapeutic intervention following accepted guidelines or protocols.
• Coordinates delivery of care with appropriate clinical staff to ensure quality of care is met.
• Adheres to attendance standards in order to perform the job functions for daily operations and/or continuity of patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CHC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA)/At‑will employer.