Pediatrician (PH0714 - East)

Job description

Provides quality, comprehensive in-patient and out-patient (as per individual employment agreements) primary health care services to the Center’s patients. Reports directly to the Director of Pediatrics regarding clinical issues and activities related to the delivery of medical care. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers patients assigned to physician’s panel, on an in-patient and out-patient basis (as per individual employment agreements); prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. 2. Maintains a problem oriented health record for each patient seen in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures to include providing appropriate and legible documentation. Completes thorough documentation of each patient’s visit in the electronic health record and ensures encounters are closed within 24 hours in accordance with the Center’s established Health Information Management policies and procedures. 3. Assures continuity of care by providing comprehensive medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center’s sco...