Physician

SUMMARY:

The staff Pediatrician will examine and treat common acute illnesses, chronic

illnesses and injuries in the pediatric population; correctly diagnose disease and

formulate treatment, as well as order appropriate laboratory tests and radiological

studies; and refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office

procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment.

The staff Pediatrician has outpatient duties with target of 20 patients per day. Will be

flexible to see walk-in and late patients. Will take afterhours calls by telephone

("mommy call"), dependent on staffing and for now, will be about 1 week every 4-5

weeks. Staff Pediatrician has newborn nursery duties too, rotating by week, either at

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center or Glendale Memorial Medical Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collects history and performs examination in a family friendly and patient
centered fashion. Documents thoroughly and accurately and closes charts

timely.

2. Develops reasonable plan including: treatment, referrals and use of drugs
within scope of practice.

3. Performs relevant procedures competently with complete documentation,
such as incision and drainage; excision/shaving of warts; application of silver

nitrate to granulomas; wound care; and interpretation of EKGs.

4. Cross covers other providers when unavailable.

5. Supports and implements the organization's vision, mission, and value.

6. Determines priorities and method of completing daily workload, including
reviewing, and responding to laboratory and radiological reports, consults,

referral requests, form requests, and information requests to ensure that all

responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.

7. Participates in quarterly peer reviews.

8. Responds to patient needs and works to find best solutions for the patient and
family.

9. Works appropriate hours to minimize patient wait times as well as help to
relieve overload situations/help other providers.

10. Acts and communicates in a professional manner to reduce friction with
patients, providers and staff.

11. Understands that whole person care encompasses addressing social
determinants of health, including possible history of trauma, responds

compassionately, provides support if desired by patient/family, and makes

referrals as warranted.

12. Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This
includes answering all general phone calls timely.

13. Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by
being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.

14. Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.

15. Makes professionally competent assessments and documents those with all
relevant problems.

16. Seeks help and guidance as necessary.

17. Provides and consistently documents relevant education.

18. Attends appropriate meetings as requested.

19. Maintains professional appearance in accordance with organizational
policies.

20. Participates orientation and other activities as requested.

21. Participates in committees when requested.

22. Cooperates in call panels as scheduled.

23. Cooperates with use of electronic medical records as requested.

24. Supervises advanced practitioners adequately.

25. Uses discretion and judgement in handling sensitive or confidential
information.

26. Complies with organizational policies and procedures.

27. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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 ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university.

2. Doctorate in Medicine or Doctorate in Osteopathy.

3. Board certified/eligible in General Pediatrics.

4. Unrestricted license to practice medicine or ability to be licensed.

5. Previous ambulatory clinical experience beyond residency preferred.

6. Prior experience with Patient Centered Medical Home mode of care delivery

preferred.

7. Bilingual Spanish preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents, such as policies and procedures, benefits

information, benefit surveys, board minutes, routine mail, simple contracts, and

procedure manuals. Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence. Ability

to speak effectively with employees, visitors and management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions,

proportions, percentages, and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and

geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in

written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete

variables in standardized situations. Ability to apply common sense to daily

situations that arise. Ability to make decisions and execute timely to produce positive

outcomes.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates ability and flexibility to work in other areas of the organization

as needed.

2. Adheres to company's policies and procedures.

3. Demonstrates required knowledge, skills, education for job functions.

4. Demonstrates a broad knowledge of and competency in management and

supervisory functions.

5. Demonstrates knowledge of current compliance standards for federal, state

and local regulatory agencies.

6. Maintains and promotes a safe work environment.

7. Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

8. Demonstrates proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel,

Power Point, Word and Outlook.

9. Displays positive outlook on the job and promotes professional behavior

always.

10. Ability to organize and prioritize work with minimum supervision.

11. Leadership skills to provide direction to the health center and inspire others.

12. Diplomacy skills to work effectively in politically sensitive situations.

13. Ability to manage time efficiently and follow through on duties to completion.