Pediatrics Physician

Pediatrics Physician at Archway Physician Recruitment summary :

The Pediatrics Physician provides comprehensive care for children, focusing on early years patient care and general children's health. This role involves managing patient care both independently and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals while adhering to medical standards. The physician is responsible for patient examinations, health maintenance, disease prevention, and active participation in healthcare delivery and quality assurance activities.

Pediatrician opening in Lake Charles, LA1 hour to Beaumont, TX & Lafayette, LAFull time, PermanentSUMMARY : Individual shall be responsible for early years patient care and general childrens health. Pediatrician responsible for managing patient care independently and in concert with other healthcare professionals including physicians, physician assistants, and / or nurse practitioners. In accordance with appropriate standards of medical for the specialty. Individual shall also function as physician of the health care team at the facility.QUALIFICATIONS : The staff physician must be fully licensed to practice in the State of Louisiana with valid DEA license. Board eligible / Board certified in a primary care specialty. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification strongly encouraged.EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Medical degree from an accredited medical school or DO degree from an approved osteopathy school.Completed a residency for board eligibility; board certification preferred.Current valid Louisiana medical license and DEA license.Demonstrated knowledge of medical practice principles of specialty.Sensitive to the needs of people of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.Must give the same level of importance to health maintenance and disease prevention as cure and restoration.Must participate in Centers provider staff meetings, general staff meetings / activities and Quality Assurance.Must continue to meet appropriate standards as required by the Center for Health Services and Health Provider By-Laws.Must be proficient in the use of the Centricity / EMR and capable of creating accurate, complete medical records in a timely manner.Must fulfill all NCQA, JCAHO, and Center for Health Services EMR requirements accurately and within the allowed time frames.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : Maintain patient confidentiality and patient rightsDisplay punctuality and good attendance at workWork and communicate with patients to satisfy the patient expectationsExamine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Maintain clinical tracking data for continuity of careAssist the Medical Director with the planning, management and evaluation of health care delivery at the Center for Health ServicesProvide continuous care by obtaining hospital privileges and emergency room coverageActively participate in local, state and national medical associations / societies.Participate in quality assurance patient review committeeRecords on medical record using POMR systemCollect appropriate data for clinical decision-makingMaintain current medical recordsDevelop and implement individual work plansMay conduct periodic formal assessments and reviews of subordinates performancePromote health by advising patients concerning diet, hygiene and methods for prevention of diseaseParticipates in community education, staff in-service and committee meetingsExhibit judgment to prevent delays in service provision and avoid serious adverse impact on health status of individualsParticipate in Center for Health Services infection control programAssist in other departments / centers affiliated with Center for Health Services as needed and / or assignedServe as laboratory supervisor of the on-site clinic laboratoryPerform other related duties as assigned within the realm of clinical training / experienceCollaborate with Nurse Practitioners in the same department.BENEFITS : We offer competitive pay and our benefits package includes : Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceRetirement Plan401k MatchingPaid Time OffPaid Sick LeavePaid HolidaysEmployee Assistance Program Eligible for Loan Repayment / Forgiveness ProgramsSCHEDULE : All medical staff follow our clinic operational hours.Monday : 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pmTuesday 8 : 00 am to 7 : 00 pmWednesday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pmThursday 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pmFriday 8 : 00 am to 2 : 00 pmSaturday ClosedSunday Closed

Keywords :

Pediatrician, Children's health, Patient care, Early years healthcare, Medical examinations, Preventive health practices, Healthcare team, Board certified, Clinical management, Louisiana medical license