Pediatric Physician (MD or DO)

Job Description

Pediatric Physician (MD or DO)

Pediatric Physician (MD or DO) Opportunity for US Residents and/or J-1 or H1B eligible candidates

Fast-paced federally qualified community health center seeks:

• A positive, caring, and motivated physician (MD or DO) to provide clinical oversight of diagnostic procedures and treatment plans
• A professional medical provider (MD or DO) with good judgment and decision-making skills
• A physician familiar with administration, prescription, and evaluations of medications for adults

Some responsibilities within this rewarding role are:

• Clinical service provision to infants, children and adolescent clients
• Provide patient referrals for laboratory testing, medical treatment, or inpatient hospitalizations; review of discharge summaries
• Responsive to and ability to assist patients presenting with multiple problems
• Ability to provide clinical supervisory directives to peers and support staff
• Participation in internal and external quality management initiatives and reviews
• Complete quality, professional documentation in and maintenance of medical records
• Participation in community based initiatives and collaboratives
• Capacity to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Review and complete documentation requirements for third party reimbursement
• Familiarity with managed care procedures

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Current participation in Managed Care providers networks preferred
• Previous work in community health center or hospital outpatient department desirable
• Previous experience in the treatment of Medicaid eligible and commercially insured recipients
• Bi-lingual Spanish/English desirable
• Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills
• Experience with electronic health records
• Ability to adapt to scheduling changes
• Sensitivity to cultural issues and differences

Requirements

• Graduate of an Accredited School of Medicine
• Successful completion of an approved medical training program
• Unrestricted, active medical licensure in the State of Connecticut
• Certified or eligible for certification in Pediatric Medicine
• Current controlled substances registration certificate (DEA-Federal)

Excellent Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• No-cost medical coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• 15 paid holidays annually (pro-rated)
• 20 PTO days annually (pro-rated)
• Continuing Medical Education stipend
• Licensure expense reimbursement (pro-rated)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• National Health Service Corps Student Loan Repayment
• 401k
• Optional supplemental coverage (short- and long- term disability)