East Valley Community Health Center

Physician - Pediatrician

East Valley Community Health Center  •  $240k - $267k/yr  •  Pomona, CA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Pediatric Physician to provide comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients in accordance with established medical protocols and best practices. This role includes conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medications, and providing patient and family education. The Pediatric Physician will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and support the training and supervision of mid-level providers and students as assigned. The ideal candidate is committed to high-quality, culturally responsive care and thrives in a collaborative, community-focused clinical environment.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides medical treatment to pediatric patients in accordance to standard medical practice protocols.
  • Records medical history and provides physical examinations and follow-up care.
  • Provides individual patient instruction in accordance to prescribed treatment plan.
  • Prescribes appropriate medication to patients as needed according to medical protocols and standard medical practice.
  • Identifies physical, nutritional and/or lifestyle problems and refers to appropriate on-site and off-site resources.
  • Identifies psychosocial and emotional problems/issues and refers to on-site or off-site resources.
  • Consults with Chief Medical Officer or other specialty physicians for patient evaluations as needed.
  • Adheres to Quality Improvement guidelines and participates in Quality Improvement programs for chronic diseases.
  • Supervises mid-level practitioners as assigned. Serves as a preceptor instructor to Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or medical students as assigned.
  • Works closely with Registered Dieticians/Health Educators in order to provide appropriate education to the patients.
  • Participates in Provider meetings and Quality Improvement Meetings as required.
  • Attends conferences and seminars when requested and complies with continuing education requirements.
  • Provides trainings to Nurse Practitioners, Physicians Assistants and other clinic staff, on periodic basis.
  • Participates in provider recruitment activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess a valid license to practice in California, DEA, and Board Certification.
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited training program.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
  • Must relate well to all cultural; ethnic and socio-economic groups within the East Valley service area.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL/MENTAL ABILITIES AND PROCESS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  • Work requires long periods of sitting, reaching, speaking, hearing, seeing and ability to articulate clearly, use of hands to finger, reaching with hands and arms.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a busy front office.
  • Ability to work productively in a small office space used by multiple employees.
  • Ability to relate well with patients and exercise good customer service skills on the phone and in person.
  • Ability to work with personal computer for long periods of time.
  • Travel to and from clinic or meeting sites within geographic service area.

DOE: $240,000 - $267,372 Annually

Please apply to this position with your current resume.

Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

EOE is the Law. It is the stated policy of EVCHC to conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

East Valley Community Health Center

About East Valley Community Health Center

Our Mission

To provide access to excellent health care while engaging and empowering our patients, employees and partners to improve their well-being and the health of our communities.

Who We Are

We are a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides family medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, dental and vision services to individuals across the East San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Communities. We practice patient-centered care and strive to serve each patient with the care that meets their individual needs.

Who We Serve

Our service area is a large, diverse, complex and rapidly changing geographic area that is home to over 700,000 people and faces significant challenges in chronic disease, including diabetes, hypertension and asthma. The majority of our patients are the working poor, and 62% are uninsured. East Valley holds public and private contracts with many funding sources, which allow us to provide medical services at very low cost to qualifying individuals. East Valley is also affiliated with two local IPAs and holds managed care contracts with most health plans operating in California. Fees for our services are on a sliding scale, but no one is turned away because of inability to pay. East Valley accepts all public health insurance, such as Medi-Cal (also known as Medicaid), Medicare, and public programs such as My Health L.A. as well as private health insurance.

Most importantly, if you or your family are not covered by any health insurance plan, our certified enrollment counselors will help you apply for Covered CA, Medi-Cal, Medicare so you can be assured your that you are accessing the best coverage options for and your family. If you don’t qualify for health insurance we can assist you with public programs, such as My Health L.A. (MHLA) in accordance to their eligibility requirements.

East Valley is a medical home for people who cannot be seen or cared for anywhere else.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
West Covina, California
Year Founded
1970
Website
evchc.org
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