Pediatric Physician

Job Description

Job Description

Provides and manages medical care to children from birth through adolescence. Diagnoses illness and injury. Tracks mental and physical growth and development, consulting with patient or guardian to outline treatment and prevention plans. Maintains records and charts according to laws and regulations. In addition, the physician is part of a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) team and is expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of PCMH.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews patient file / record, including allergies, problems, medications, well-child visits, and immunization status.
• Elicits and records information about patient's medical, developmental, social, and family history.
• Examines patient to determine general physical condition or presence of disease or injury.
• Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient's condition.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of patient.
• Administers or prescribes treatments as needed.
• Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the patient's condition and allergies.
• Prescribes and may administer vaccinations to immunize patient from communicable diseases.
• Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with parent or patient.
• Refers patients to medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for patient's well-being and further medical evaluation and / or interpretation.
• Follows up with patient or parent regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases.
• Establishes preventive health practices.
• Documents the patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
• Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school.
• Participates in CPI program. Maintains compliance, is knowledgeable, and utilizes the guidelines of all state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to the position including, but not limited to; Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), Scope of Practice, Accreditation Standards, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Bureau of Primary Health Care / Health Resources and Services Administration (BPHC / HRSA), National Committee for Quality Assurance / Patient Centered Medical Home (NCQA-PCMH), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA), Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and other HRSA related regulatory functions and / or agencies that Family Circle of Care participates in.

Patient Centered Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists and supports Clinic Site Manager in training and supervision of clinical medical support staff, mid-level practitioners and students. Carries out training and supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Family Circle of Care policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work flow; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Team Leadership - Fosters team cooperation; ensures progress toward goals.

Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Doctoral degree from an accredited school of medicine or osteopathy required; completion of postgraduate residency training in pediatric medicine. 3-5 years’ experience preferred but not required.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems, EPIC preferred; Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Unrestricted licensure to practice medicine in the state of Texas; BLS, NRP and PALS Certified; Federal DEA Certification; Board certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Medicine. Must be credentialed per Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System policies and procedures; employee responsible for all renewals and CME requirements needed for all licensure and credentialing.