The Pediatrician provides acute and/or routine medical care to the pediatric outpatient population, and functions as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team within the scope of their medical license.
- Maintains medical expertise and competency (to include age specific competency) as well as demonstrates thorough knowledge of procedures to deliver quality primary medical care.
- Provides age-appropriate pediatric patient care, incorporating physical wellness exams according to the established Texas Health Steps Periodicity Schedule and provides appropriate care for pediatric illnesses and conditions.
- Provides medical visits at clinic sites, including extended hours clinics.
- Provides a minimum of four thousand two hundred (4,200) medical encounters for the contract year and provides services equaling to at least forty (40) hours per week in the clinic.
- Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients, on an out-patient basis (as per individual employment contract); prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate for assessed medical conditions.
- Refers patients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and x-ray and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient’s disease management and care. Reviews all lab and x-ray reports for patients under his/her care in a timely manner as per established Health Center policy and makes medical management decisions appropriately. Follows appropriate standards of care for each patient.
- Provides continuity of care to Health Center patients as assigned.
- Maintains a health record for each patient and completes patient visit documentation in a timely manner in accordance with the Health Center established Health Record Completion Policy.
- Leads the health care team in identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing patient and family needs to develop a plan of care.
- Educates patients and caregivers regarding preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment plans and provides relevant resources as necessary.
- Participates in health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed.
- Attends and participates in clinic meetings/departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Health Center.
- Provides Basic Life Support services as indicated for emergency situations in the Health Center.
- Assumes accountability for delegating, directing, and supervising patient care activities. Trains, mentors and supervises students and support staff engaged in activities and procedures, as appropriate.
- Participates in quality improvement projects and activities as directed for continuous quality improvement and risk management purposes.
- Participates in the review and development of patient care policies, protocols, including health maintenance schedules, and standing orders.
- Implements the plans, procedures and protocols for the medical team.
- Serves as a resource and positive, proactive leader for the department.
- Maintains competency with current health care trends, standards of care, and clinical research that impacts medical practice.
3. Maintains professional courtesy at all times.
4. Performs all other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of advanced principles of health promotion and prevention.
- Knowledge of protocols in general and an ability to quickly gain specific knowledge of the Health Center’s current operational protocol.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and appropriate abbreviations.
- Knowledge of the Texas Medical Practice Act and Texas Medical Board regulations pertinent to Physicians.
- Ability to document, with clarity, all information relevant to a patient’s needs.
- Ability to effectively present information in small group settings to patients, Health Center staff, and the general public.
- Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to computers, fax machines, telephones and copiers.
Work Experience
- 3 years of pediatric residency training
- Degree from an accredited school of medicine.
- Current unrestricted license from the Texas Medical Board to practice as a Physician in the State of Texas
- Annual continuing medical education as required by the Texas Medical Board
- Must be registered and have current DEA, DPS and other such certificates to legally operate as a practitioner in the State of Texas
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Professionals Certification
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and a criminal history background check
Preferred
- One (1) year of practice experience providing direct patient care
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