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Pediatrician

2 days ago

Kansas City

Job Description SUMMARY OF POSITION This role is to be a board-certified (American Board of Pediatrics) pediatrician, practicing with a Kansas medical license, who will provide optimal pediatric care in a primary care medical home practice. ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS • Performing professional medical activities as a physician providing acute, chronic and preventative medical care., • Making competent health care diagnosis and treatment decisions., • Supervising health care performed by Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, and Volunteer Providers, to include being available by telephone to provide back-up and information during normal office hours, when scheduled to work., • Collaborating with members of the multidisciplinary team, including peers and healthcare workers, as needed to meet comprehensive patient needs., • Assisting Medical Director in establishing academic medical education affiliations and providing clinical teaching supervision and oversight., • Participating in Peer Reviews., • Assisting in design, implementation and evaluation of clinical services., • Reviewing received laboratory, radiology and consultation reports on all patients in a timely manner., • Providing input to the Quality Improvement program, developing and implementing of quality guidelines., • Assisting with recruitment and training of clinical staff and providers., • Working with the management team to improve clinic productivity and to enhance the cost-effectiveness of health services., • Assisting other staff in complying with any special conditions of grant awards, rules, regulations or laws., • Attending clinical and organizational meetings., • Communicating patient’s health status accurately in verbal and written reports to appropriate healthcare providers (i.e. Charge Nurse, providers)., • Communicating effectively, courteously and collaboratively with patients, providers, supervisors, and co-workers., • Communicating effectively with diverse individuals, including those best served in a language other than English., • Maintaining a positive, helpful attitude to patients, providers and co-workers., • Seeking to establish a working relationship with a positive attitude that enhances open communication., • Demonstrating an awareness of and commitment to the common goal of providing excellent patient care., • Participating in and support team meetings and activities., • Attending, participating and satisfactorily completing mandatory in-services and educational programs on time., • Adhering to Vibrant Health attendance standards., • Utilizing appropriate chain of command., • Following through on assignments to completion., • Maintaining a professional appearance and good hygiene., • Taking responsibility for own actions., • Adhering to health center safety, infection control and hazardous waste procedures., • Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulations., • Participating in Quality Improvement processes and activities in the organization., • Providing orientation to new volunteers, students and employees., • Carrying out Vibrant Health’s mission: We provide access for all to integrated and high-quality care that fosters health beyond our walls., • Accepting and using supervision, direction and consultation to maximize available resources in the completion of work duties., • Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the department and to advance the mission of the organization., • All job responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the organization’s policies and procedures. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Physician (MD/DO) with active Kansas licensure, OR other advanced clinical degree with active clinical licensure in Kansas., • Graduate of an approved medical school., • Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatrics., • Current, unrestricted professional license in Kansas consistent with educational background., • Basic Life Support (CLS) Certification required., • Active Kansas DEA., • Ability to relate to a broad and diverse spectrum of the community., • Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients, volunteers and team members., • Ability to work independently and in a professional manner., • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks., • Ability to understand and present verbal instructions and to exchange verbal information., • Ability to establish and maintain effective, courteous working relationships with patients, coworkers and others., • Ability to work in Windows based computer environment and efficiently utilize EMR., • Ability to work at multiple clinical sites as directed including own transportation., • Experience in diverse healthcare settings serving vulnerable and underserved populations and ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Individual must: • Develop rapport with clinical staff, providers and organizational leadership., • Exhibit a professional, respectful, and collaborative demeanor., • Work effectively in both independent and team-based capacities., • Demonstrate excellent communication skills with ability to facilitate change, provide constructive feedback, and influence practice improvement., • Possess superior organizational skills with attention to detail., • Demonstrate cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in health care., • Demonstrate social and cultural sensitivity appropriate to ethnically and economically diverse staff and patient populations., • Exhibit experience and working knowledge of community health center models and operations., • Hold current driver's license and reliable transportation., • Ability to travel to all clinic locations within the health center system. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Experience working in Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) settings., • Experience with Electronic Health Record systems/ (eClinicalWorks experience highly preferred)., • Bilingual or bicultural capabilities. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY No direct reports, but provides clinical supervision to advanced practice providers, clinical support staff, volunteers and students as applicable. Americans with Disability Specifications Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 40 pounds. Work Environment Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Must have manual dexterity and experience to perform handwritten paperwork, recordkeeping, and filing., • Prolonged sitting, standing, or walking may be required., • Frequent bending/stooping, squatting, crouching, reaching above the shoulders, twisting and turning, kneeling, and pushing/pulling may be required., • Requires ability to use routine office equipment such as computer and telephone., • Requires ability to comprehend both oral and written communications., • Requires sufficient near-vision to be able to read document and computer screen., • OSHA Category 1: All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of these fluids., • HIPAA Classification: Unrestricted Access: A workforce member with unrestricted access will have full access to patient’s protected health information, including the patient’s entire medical record, for patient care purposes., • Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect, Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, pre-employment drug testing, and verification of Hepatitis-B, flu and COVID-19 immunizations., • Occasional evening and weekend availability are required. Trauma Informed Care At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other. Commitment to Diversity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.

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