Pediatrician

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Medical Director, provides professional medical services in the community health center.

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from birth to age 21.
• Interprets examination findings and test results and implements pediatric treatment plans.
• Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
• Supports health promotion and disease prevention activities to enable each child to reach their full potential.
• Monitors physical and psychosocial growth and development.
• Conducts age-appropriate screening.
• Provides advice and education for patients and parents regarding appropriate preparation for predictable developmental challenges.
• Determines the need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided by other specialists.
• May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of infants and children.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine.
• Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
• Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
• Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a Doctor or Osteopathy degree. If medical education occurred at a foreign medical school, the applicant must possess a current Educational Council Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) Certificate. Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in pediatrics.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
• Current DEA registration.

BENEFITS

Capital Area Health Network offers the following employee benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Secondary Gap Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D
• 401K w/ Employer Match of 100% up to 3%
• Supplement Policies through Colonial Life
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Mental Health Days
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 20 Days
• Continuing Education up to $1,500
• Relocation Reimbursement up to $2,500
• Loan Repayment through NHSC

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential function, as well as the physical and mental requirements satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER

This position carries high risk of exposure to infectious agents, including HIV, Hepatitis, and TB. The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.