Pediatrician

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday.Location: San Fernando ValleyAverage patient volume is up to 16. Summary:Provide the full scope of patient services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients. In addition, a Physician is a member of the team. In that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the Mission of Employer and work collaboratively to achieve it. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Employer’s policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other assignments, projects, and duties may be required:1. Obtain pertinent health history and perform appropriate physical examinations on any patient who presents for care.2. Formulate a diagnosis and plan related to the patient’s condition and communicate those effectively to the patient.3. Prescribe and refill medication, including controlled substances, in accordance with local, state and federal statute and professional practice guidelines.4. Document all of the above in a timely manner, per policy, in the EHR system.5. Function as a part of Employer’s clinical team, covering for providers who are out in the Burbank location and other locations as mutually agreed upon, working with case managers, collaborating with specialists and allied health professionals to maximize health outcomes.6. Physician shall provide on-call services during evenings, weekends and holidays as scheduled by Employer. All calls will be responded to within 30 minutes.7. Perform minor surgical procedures as appropriate to physician’s training and experience.8. Arrange referrals for patients requiring specialty services. For urgent referrals, directly communicate telephonically with specialists.9. Provide any consultation notes and other medical information from Physician's care of patients to the referring physicians, either through Employer's electronic medical record system or other means consistent with industry best practices, as appropriate.10. Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.11. Participate in marketing outreach as well as staff and patient education programs as assigned by Employer.12. Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, HCC coding and other clinical meetings.13. Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.14. Manage the assigned patient panel in such a way as to optimize health outcomes and minimize inappropriate utilization of resources.15. Respond to patient phone calls and emails as clinically appropriate, in a timely manner.16. Supervise APCs (PAs and NPs) when necessary.17. Complete mandatory trainings by stated deadlines.18. Read, respond, and act on company e-mails.19. Be familiar with and adhere to company policies, procedures, and protocols.20. Treat patients, staff, and peers with respect; display professional behavior in all interactions.21. Work collaboratively with staff and peers towards company goals.22. Other assignments, projects, and duties assigned to Physician from time to time by Employer consistent with Physician’s duties.