Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatrician - San Jose, CA

Compensation : $ 194,457 - $238,866 / annually ( part-time or full-time,On-Call exempt & non- exempt position)

Overview : Nexus HR is looking for a Pediatrician, for a reputable client in San Jose, CA. area. The ideal candidate must have board certification and eligibility in Pediatrics and must be Board Certified Pediatrics Practice.

About the Job

Under the direction of the Chief Medical Officer, rovides primary care in a Pediatrician clinic setting for the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC).

Ambulatory services only, no E.R., in-patient or on-call required. This position is part or full time with exempt status.

The IHC is a Patient Centered Health Home and all employees are an integral part of this model of care delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provides culturally competent primary care in a community health clinic serving American Indian / Alaska Native and other low-income populations

Assists in the IHC’s chronic disease and health management programs

Provides instruction and training to medical staff as needed

Will provide for the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, teenagers, and young adults

Diagnose, treat, and help to prevent diseases and injuries to young people

Involves treating common infectious diseases, minor injuries, and immunizations

Follow and administer care to patients from infancy through young adulthood

Submits reports as necessary

Provides emergency services when appropriate

Makes referrals to appropriate sub-specialists for specialized examination, diagnosis, and treatment

Coordinates with other departments to insure adequate follow up and continuity of care

Works with other clinic health professionals in providing comprehensive high quality care to patients

Participate as a proactive representative of the Patient Centered Health Home

Perform duties utilizing the Team-Based Approach

Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements :

Ability to sit, stand and walk for extensive periods of time

Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for nursing care

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Ability to stoop, squat, or bend frequently

Corrected vision and hearing within normal range to observe and communicate with patients and professional staff

Working Conditions :

Exposure to all patient elements, including communicable disease and blood borne pathogens. Will be working in a fast paced medical environment which can be stressful and constantly changing conditions.

Normal working hours are from 8 : 00 am until 5 : 00 pm with one hour for lunch. However, working hours may vary depending upon need.

Will need to be flexible in performing tasks with limited discretion in making judgment decisions.

Minimum Qualifications :

Possession of Medical Doctor degree or D.O. degree from an accredited college or university required

Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics

One year of clinical experience in a clinic environment

Must be insurable for liability as a Pediatrician

Current knowledge and skills in pediatrics

Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff

A strong commitment to care for an under served population

Experience in providing care for multi-cultural populations

Superlative customer service skills

Knowledge of and ability to relate to the American Indian community and other minority populations

Fluency in English / Spanish a plus

Flexibility, initiative, and reliability

Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work with health care and human services professionals

Possession of a current California driver’s license and automobile insurance

Preference is given to qualified American Indian / Alaskan Natives in accordance with the American Indian Preference Act (Title25, US Code Sections 472, 473 and 473b).

In other than as mentioned, the Indian Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (Rev. 4 / 23 / 03)