Physician - Pediatrics (Part-Time)

About the role

ABOUT US: Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500,000 medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 96k people annually. We do this in pursuit of our mission to improve the health and happiness of the communities we serve by providing quality care to all, regardless of situation or circumstance. We have been doing this since 1969 and it is our employees that make this mission a reality. Regardless of the role, our team focuses on being compassionate, having integrity, being professional, always collaborating, and consistently going above and beyond. If that sounds like an organization you want to be a part of, we would love to have you! ROLE OVERVIEW and PURPOSE: The Pediatrics Physician works to support the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) by providing excellent patient-centered care and services within a dynamic team environment. This role will provide comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients. In addition, this role will educate and promote healthy choices to parents and their children.  Schedule 2 days a week, 8 AM - 5 PM (16 hour week) RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct Patient Care  Reviews patient records, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses  Elicits and documents information about patient’s medical history  Examines symptoms to gather more information about the patient’s physical condition  Orders and executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition  Analyzes reports and findings of tests, examinations, and diagnoses to understand the patient’s current condition  Administers or prescribes treatments to patients  Determines and prescribes medications, dosages, and schedules given patient conditions and allergies  Discusses possible side effects to medications or immunizations with patients and parents  Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from communicable diseases  Promotes health by advising patients and parents about diets, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease  Performs surgical procedures corresponding to surgical competencies  Refers patients to medical specialists for consultant services for patients’ well-being, as needed  Documents patient visits, including medical histories, physical exams, diagnoses, and plans of action  Follows up with patients regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases  Conducts physical examinations to patients for information needed for admission to schools, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage  Provider and Team Support  Shares accountability for overall patient health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams  Operates to instill confidence in our care and in our facilities to patients, fellow employees, and other stakeholders  Assesses training needs and promotes developmental activities for the team  Customer Relations Maintains professional working relationships with all levels of staff, clients, and the public  Cooperates in accomplishing department goals and objectives  EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Doctorate in medicine is  required   Active California Medical license in good standing is required   Current CA DEA licensure is  required  and is to be maintained as a condition of employment  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is  required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment.   AHA-approved courses include an in-person, hands-on skills check with a certified instructor using a mannequin to demonstrate CPR and emergency response techniques.   Online-only BLS courses without a live skills check do not meet this requirement.    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form  Knowledgeable about and experience with pediatric medicine   Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously   Excellent planning and organizational ability  Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently  Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner   Physical Requirements  Ability to lift/carry 10 lbs/weight  Ability to stand for long periods of time  Pay Range: $209,900 to $348,400 per year, depending on experience Compensation Disclosure:   The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: the candidate’s overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, Budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.