Job Title: Pediatrician Date: 4/23

Department: PATHS Supervisor: Chief Medical Officer

PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, provides primary care to patients ranging in age from birth to 21 years of age. Works as part of a care team that practices evidenced based medicine in a Patient Centered Medical Home model of care. Provides clinical leadership and supervision of midlevel providers

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
Hold current license to practice in state of Virginia
Current DEA certificate
Board Certification in Pediatrics
CPR Certified

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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_Essential Functions *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Supervisory * 1. Supervises assigned mid-level providers in the conduct of clinical care and delegates authority when and where needed.2. Reviews patient charts of any assigned mid-level provider to check for quality of care.Clinical *__
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1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for pediatric patients.

2. Obtains and documents appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family and social history, review of systems, examination, medications and allergies, assessment and plan for each patient within the electronic medical record.

3. Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals within electronic medical record as per policy.

4. Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient as per policy.
5. Educates parents of pediatric patients in disease management and prevention.
6. Completion of appropriate chart documentation within EHR to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines
7. Completion of all required documentation within EHR within a timely manner as per policy.
8. Participates in on-call pediatric schedule.
9. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Medical Administrative

1. Works with other clinical staff to establish clinical protocols and measures.
2. Review mid-level patient medical records as per policy.
3. Follows established agency policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
4. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
5. Establish, strengthen, and negotiate relationships between the health center and other clinicians, provider organizations and providers in this marketplace.
6. Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding

CME requirements.
7. Attends all staff and provider meetings as requested.
8. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
9. Supports the mission of PATHS.

SKILLS
1. Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
2. Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of pediatric medical care.
3. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct parent of pediatric patients in correct usage.
4. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
5. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirement.
6. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of pediatric medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
7. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
8. Ability to develop and present pediatric educational programs and/or workshops.
9. Effective verbal and written communist skills.
10. Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office, EClinical Works and Google).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement
PATHS’ provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Signatures
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Manager_______________________________________ Date ________________________

HR____________________________________________ Date ________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $205,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday

Experience:

Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Medical License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Chatham, VA 24531: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Piedmont Access to Health Services, Inc. (PATHS)

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