Pediatrician - Part-Time (0.75 FTE) - Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Sign on and Relocation Bonus - $40,000!

Compensation

$264,817 - $295,670 (Based on years of experience and achieving Access and Quality bonus compensation goals).

Job Summary
The Physician’s primary job function is to be responsible for provision of comprehensive primary care or subspecialty services for the patients of Columbia Valley Community Health. The Physician works independently and interdependently with other clinic providers.

Job Specific Competencies
1. Provides comprehensive and continuous medical care services within scope of medical specialty, including sanctioned non-clinic sites such as nursing homes, patient home, school-based clinics, mobile clinics, and tele-health settings.
2. Provides consultation to other clinic providers either in person or by telephone.
3. Consults with clinic Physicians, Specialists, Pharmacists, Nurses, or other health care professionals as appropriate.
4. Assesses patient needs for specialty referrals, diagnostic and in-patient care and makes appropriate referrals for service.
5. Participates in shared call system with other providers as appropriate.
6. Participates in hospital duties with other providers in keeping with hospital's medical staff privileges and membership expectations, as appropriate.
7. Participates in development and utilization of CVCH practice guidelines and procedures.
8. Participates in audits and meets standards of CVCH Quality Improvement and Risk Management
programs.
9. Responsible for accurate, timely, and complete documentation in patient records.
10. Responsible for accurate and timely completion of billing documents.
11. Performs minor outpatient procedures in accordance with CVCH privileges.
12. Provides patients and family members with counseling and education regarding health maintenance, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and need for follow up as appropriate during each patient visit. Verifies and documents that the patient understands diagnosis, treatment and follow up recommendations.
13. Provides clinical supervision and appropriate training of ancillary health care staff to assure quality of care for CVCH patients in coordination with Clinical Services Director, Nursing Supervisor, and nursing staff.
14. Responsible for maintenance of credentials essential for practice, to include licensure, certification and CME.
15. Attends all required staff meetings, provider meetings, and participates in CVCH committees as directed by Medical Director.
16. Leads by example and sets a standard of excellence for all team members.
17. Participates in the education of health professionals in training, and professional oversight, when asked.

General Duties and Responsibilities
1. Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor.
2. Expected to meet attendance standards and work the hours necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
3. Conforms to safety policies, general housekeeping practices.
4. Demonstrates sound work ethics, flexible, and shows dedication to the position and the community.
5. Demonstrates a positive attitude, is respectful, and possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity toward clients and co-workers.
6. Keeps customer service and the mission of the organization in mind when interacting with all clients, co-workers, and others.
7. Employees are expected to embrace, support and promote the core values of respect, integrity, trust, compassion and quality which align with the CVCH mission statement through their actions and interactions with all patients, staff, and others.
8. Conforms to CVCH policies and Joint Commission and HIPAA regulations.

Job Specifications
1. Education: Graduation from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy. Must be Board Eligible/Certified. If new graduate must become board certified within two years of employment date.

2. Certification/Licensure: Must possess a current, valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington or be eligible to obtain licensure. Must have a valid DEA license. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. ACLS or ATLS may be used to substituted for BLS. All Providers must be eligible for enrollment in Medicare and must not be currently opted out of the Medicare program

3. Experience: Experience working in a community health center or managed care environment preferred. Experience in delivering services to medically underserved populations preferred.

4. Language Skills: Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

5. Essential Technical/Motor Skills: A high degree of organization and accuracy. Good eye/hand coordination and precision, manual dexterity and patience. Perform complex and com