Physician - Pediatrics

SUMMARY: The staff Pediatrician will see patients from 0 to 18 years of age to examine and treat common acute illnesses, chronic illnesses and injuries in the pediatric population; correctly diagnose disease and formulate treatment, as well as order appropriate laboratory tests and radiological studies; and refer to specialists as needed, write prescriptions and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise protocols and available equipment.

The staff Pediatrician has outpatient duties with target of 18 patients per day. Will be flexible to see walk-in and late patients. Will take afterhours calls by telephone (“mommy call”), dependent on staffing. Staff Pediatrician may participate in newborn nursery rotation at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center or Glendale Memorial Medical Center.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Collect history and perform examination in a family friendly and patient centered fashion. Document thoroughly and accurately and close charts timely.
2. Develop reasonable care plans, including treatment, referrals and use of drugs within scope of practice.
3. Perform relevant procedures competently with complete documentation, such as incision and drainage; excision/shaving of warts; application of silver nitrate to granulomas; wound care; and interpretation of EKGs.
4. Cross cover other providers when unavailable.
5. Support and implement the organization’s vision, mission, and value.
6. Determine priorities and method of completing daily workload, including reviewing, and responding to laboratory and radiological reports, consults, referral requests, form requests, and information requests to ensure that all responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.
7. Participate in quarterly peer reviews.
8. Respond to patient needs and work to find best solutions for the patient and family.
9. Work appropriate hours to minimize patient wait times as well as help to relieve overload situations/help other providers.
10. Participate in after-hour call rotation.
11. Act and communicate in a professional manner to reduce friction with patients, providers and staff.
12. Understand that whole person care encompasses addressing social determinants of health, including possible history of trauma; respond compassionately, provide support if desired by patient/family, and make referrals as warranted.
13. Perform all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.
14. Foster and promote a culture of service excellence and accountability.
15. Make professionally competent assessments and document those with all relevant problems.
16. Seek help and guidance as necessary.
17. Provide and consistently document relevant education.
18. Attend appropriate meetings as requested.
19. Maintain professional appearance in accordance with organizational policies.
20. Participate in orientation and other activities as requested.
21. Participate in committees when requested.
22. Cooperate in call panels as scheduled.
23. Cooperate with use of electronic medical records as requested.
24. Supervise advanced practitioners adequately.
25. Use discretion and judgement in handling sensitive or confidential information.
26. Comply with organizational policies and procedures.
27. Perform all other duties as assigned.