Staff Physician - Float Pool (Pediatrician)

King County, WA; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Public Health - Seattle & King County seeks a pediatrician to provide direct care in the Eastgate Public Health Center. This as-needed role supports community health services, with a commitment to equity and social justice across the region.

The position involves diagnosing, treating, triaging, and educating patients, plus supervising residents. Work schedules are on an add-needed basis, with on-site responsibilities at Bellevue, WA. Emphasis on teamwork and vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• MD oder DO with successful completion of residency
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Pediatrics
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, social workers, and residents

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat pediatric patients in the Community Health Services clinic.
• Provide medical triage and patient care evaluation.
• Educate patients and families on health issues.
• Document clinical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, and treatments in medical records.
• Supervise residents and fellows as needed.

Education

Medical degree and residency

Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Pediatrics

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Summary

Public Health - Seattle & King County is seeking a pediatrician to work as-needed to provide direct care in its Community Health Services clinic at Eastgate Public Health.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Job Duties

• Diagnose and provide medical treatment to clients.
• Educate and counsel clients on a broad scope of personal and health care issues.
• Provide medical triage and patient care evaluation.
• Provide technical consultation to nursing staff for assigned work location.
• Document clinical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, treatment, outcomes, referrals, and consultations.
• Perform minor procedures and other duties as assigned within position's scope.
• Provide clinical education and supervision of resident and fellow physicians.

Required

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• WA State Medical License must be obtained prior to hiring.
• A National Provider Identification (NPI) must be obtained prior to hiring.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration must be obtained prior to hiring.
• Graduation from an accredited medical school and residency program.
• Must be board certified or board eligible. Individuals who are board certified in Family Medicine or in Pediatric Medicine.
• Demonstrated experience working in teams and a desire to work in a multidisciplinary team which includes physicians, nurses, social workers, residents and other providers.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice.
• Experience in managing chronic diseases and working with vulnerable patients with history of homelessness, behavioral health conditions, incarceration and substance use.
• Knowledge of outpatient care, including medical diagnosis and treatment.
• Knowledge of community resources and health service delivery systems.
• Knowledge of medical records documentation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement techniques.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in problem solving and triage decisions.

Desired

• Ability to be assigned 2+ shifts per month (we recognize that this may vary month to month).
• Strong clinical experience in pediatric primary care medicine and comprehensive knowledge in managing vulnerable populations.
• Ability to occasionally precept resident physicians in Pediatrics.
• Experience providing medication treatment for opioid use disorder in low barrier outpatient setting, including use of long-acting injectable buprenorphine.
• Understanding of the role of Public Health in promoting health and well-being across the lifespan and addressing the social determinants of health.
• Demonstrated experience and a desire to work in multidisciplinary team which includes clinicians, nurses, medical assistants, social workers, community health workers, and other care team members.
• Skill in organization and knowledge of time management techniques in a health care setting.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

Work Schedule

These positions are on an add needed basis. Work schedules are during normal business hours of 8:00-5:00, shifts may include AM, PM, or full day assignments. Additionally, there may be assigned on-line training courses that can be completed during non-traditional hours.

Work Location

This position will work onsite out of the following location:

Eastgate Public Health Center: 14350 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98007

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Union Membership

This position is not represented by a Labor Union.

Contact

For questions about this recruitment, please contact Sarah Dunkinson ([e-mail]).

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

Note: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.