Pediatrician

PATHS Inc.; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider specializing in pediatrics is seeking a knowledgeable professional to manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, assessments, and treatment. The ideal candidate will hold a graduate degree and demonstrate strong skills in clinical assessment and patient education. Responsibilities include managing EHR documentation and participating in team collaboration to ensure quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required.
• Possess appropriate licensure and certification.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record patient symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct patient care including assessments and treatment.
• Document relevant patient information in EHR.
• Participate in on-call schedule and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Effective communication

EHR documentation

Education

Graduate Degree

Tools

EClinical Works

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Location: Chatham
Pediatrics
30 S Main Street, Chatham VA

Job Type:
40 Hours per Week

Education: Graduate Degree

Duration:

Job Description:

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Obtains and documents, or causes to be obtained and documented; appropriate chief complaint, past medical, family and social history, review of systems, examination, medications and allergies, assessment and plan for each patient within the electronic medical record.
• Provides medical orders for prescription refills, administration of medications, ancillary testing, and/or referrals within electronic medical record as per policy.
• Reviews ancillary test results and coordinates notification to the patient as per policy.
• Provides education in disease management and prevention.
• Completion of appropriate chart documentation within EHR to comply with insurance and reimbursement guidelines
• Completion of all required documentation within EHR within a timely manner as per policy.
• Participates in on-call schedule.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Medical Administrative

• Works with other clinical staff to establish clinical protocols and measures.
• Review mid-level patient medical records as per policy.
• Follows established agency policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Establish, strengthen, and negotiate relationships between the health center and other clinicians, provider organizations and providers in this marketplace.
• Maintains appropriate licensure and certification including meeting and/or exceeding CME requirements.
• Attends all staff and provider meetings as requested.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Supports the mission of PATHS.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirement.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Effective verbal and written skills.
• Effective computer skills (Microsoft Office, EClinical Works and Google).