Job Description

Pediatrician

Pediatric Physician (MD or DO)

Fast-paced federally qualified community health center seeks:

  • A positive, caring, and motivated pediatrician (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

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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Previous work in community health center or hospital outpatient department desirable
  • Strong verbal, writing and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with electronic health records
  • Ability to adapt to scheduling changes
  • Sensitivity to cultural issues and differences
  • Bi-lingual Spanish/English desirable

Opportunity for US Residents and/or J-1 or H1B eligible candidates

Excellent Benefits:

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

How to Apply

Location:
StayWell Health Center Naugatuck, Waterbury