PEDIATRICIAN

Position Summary

The Physician - Pediatrics provides health assessment and direct care to pediatric patients as part of the provider team providing services to HCHN patients.

General responsibilities

• Understands and follows HCHN Mission Statement, Code of Ethics, organizational policies, and structure.
• Provides pediatric care using generally accepted standards and practice.
• The physician develops a plan of pediatric care for each patient, including complete history, physical examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and/or referral, using all available resources in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
• Hospitalizes as needed for any patient requiring in-patient care.
• Perform general pediatric procedures, both diagnostic and therapeutic, using both minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques.
• Effectively and efficiently completes all paperwork requirements for encounters and medical records compliance.
• Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient visit, and the charting is comprehensive and legible.
• Adheres to contract specifics related to the number of patients seen on a daily basis and actively assists with the clinic flow of patients.
• Responsible for adherence with CMS/CLIA requirements, following formulary limits and clinical practice standards/protocols.
• Maintains up-to-date licensures, certifications, credentialing and privileging documents, completing all paperwork and applications within the assigned time frames.
• Participates in the preparation of HCHN clinical/health care budget and the ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
• Participates in community and organizational activities designed to modify community health-seeking behavior, epidemiology, and community health care needs. This includes participating in the development of clinical care and health risk management protocols.
• Responsible for the development and coordination of all health care collaborations to ensure grant compliance.
• Interprets and presents pertinent clinical data to the CEO, management team, and Board of Directors within assigned time frames.
• Develops, implements, and monitors the HCHN CQI program related to clinic patient care.
• Active participant in all assigned meetings including provider meetings, staff meetings, and Peer Review meetings as scheduled.
• Performs and accepts other responsibilities as assigned.