Pediatrician
$235,000–$293,750 year
On-siteSacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive pediatric medical services in a community clinic, including taking health histories, performing physical examinations, developing differential diagnoses, and ordering or completing lab and imaging tests. Prescribe therapies according to standard medical practice and obtain appropriate consults when problems exceed scope of expertise. Facilitate care transfers when religious or personal beliefs interfere with full care options. Deliver oral and written health education to patients and families while collaborating with clinic staff to ensure follow-up. Maintain productivity standards to sustain fiscal viability and answer messages and sign off on clinical reports timely. Attend continuing education programs to maintain licensing and upgrade medical skills.
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a M.D. or D.O. degree from an U.S. accredited medical school, school of osteopathy medicine, or FMG with ECFMG or Fifth pathway certification
- Board Certified or Eligible for Board Certification in Family Practice, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics
- Current, valid and unsuspended State of California medical licensure
- DEA Certificate
- Current CPR certification
- At least 1-2 years of experience working with underserved, low-income persons or homeless persons
- A strong commitment to serve medically underserved families
- Experience in managing all aspects of pediatric primary care practice; current, standard medical practices, treatments, tests, and therapies for children from birth to 19 years of age, including acute care, chronic illness management, preventive care, development, behavior, and psychopharmacology
- Experience with clinical quality measures such as: HRSA core measures, HEDIS, PCMH, etc.
- Able to give & receive constructive feedback while employee holds himself/herself and others accountable
- Exercising good judgment in clinical decision making and client care
- Ability to pass all mandated compliance training to meet regulations from all governmental and clinical agencies
- Ability to supervise Physician Assistants and/or Nurse Practitioners in the area of pediatrics, in accordance with California regulations and Elica policies
- Must have a current and valid California driver's license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours
- If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to their scheduled start date
- Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish
- At least 1-2 years of experience working with underserved, low-income persons or homeless persons preferred
- A strong commitment to serve medically underserved families
- Speaking and understanding another language highly desirable
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.