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Job DescriptionDescription: Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) of Bend, Oregon, the largest pediatric practice in the region, is hiring a Pediatrician. Full-time and part-time positions available. At COPA, the Pediatrician plays an integral role serving patients at our friendly and welcoming medical clinic for children of all ages. COPA Pediatricians are leaders of the COPA Medical Home care team and are responsible for directing patient care within the scope of primary care medicine using best practices as described by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and in alignment with COPA medical policies and procedures. The COPA Pediatrician provides the highest level of care to kids in our region through their dedicated teamwork, medical expertise, communication skills, and passion for helping kids to be their happiest, healthiest self. COPA pediatricians help address the health of the region through targeted quality improvement projects, ensuring that healthy outcomes are achievable for each patient, inclusive of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, national origin, religious beliefs, or disability status. The role of the Pediatrician will include but is not limited to the following duties: Maintains an in-depth knowledge of principles, practices, standards, and techniques and demonstrates knowledge in accordance with COPA policies and procedures within pertinent laws and regulations in the following areas: • Works with the COPA care team to consistently and equitably provide the highest level of pediatric primary care to all our patients, inclusive of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, socioeconomic backgrounds, cultures, national origin, religious beliefs, or disability status., • Works in combination with the rest of the COPA care team to provide full-spectrum pediatric panel management, including well-child care, chronic disease management, immunizations, screening and follow up, and risk assessment and proactive management, along with yearly pediatric quality metrics., • Interacts with diverse families of varied backgrounds in a manner that is welcoming to all, with warm, engaging bedside manner during patient and parent interactions., • Skilled history taking from families and patients’ birth through teen years with ability to adapt and engage as the patient grows., • Performs indicated physical exam appropriate to patient’s age to facilitate appropriate work up, diagnosis, and management of the patient, • Uses best practice guidelines to screen, monitor, and track physical, developmental, and behavioral health milestones, with appropriate interventions and follow-up, • Reaches an informed diagnosis of a patient based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history, after thoroughly assessing the child and asking relevant questions. Uses resources and supervising physician appropriately for any questions., • Prescribes medications as appropriate and give detailed instructions for administration in accordance with state law and practice guidelines, • Orders and interprets appropriate lab tests relevant to the patient’s presentation to determine management. Communicates results and follow-up plan clearly with family/patient., • Follows up with patients and caregivers as necessary after examination to monitor the child’s progress and compliance with treatment recommendations, • Advises, educates, and counsels patients and their caregivers on pediatric anticipatory guidance topics following American Academy of Pediatrics’ guidelines including nutrition, diet, fitness, safety, sleep, disease preventive measures, etc., • Along with team of Care Coordinators and Community Health Workers, recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs, • Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information, documenting clearly and concisely, • Works with the pool of APPs and MDs to rotate covering evening and weekend access for patients, • Primary location of shifts in the Redmond location, but with rotation through the East Bend clinic as needed for patient access., • Keeps abreast of advancements and learnings in pediatric medicine and best practices through continuing education, specifically including pediatric urgent care skill sets. Education and Certification: • Graduate of four-year, accredited US Medical School or the equivalent, has completed an accredited Pediatric Residency program, and has current board certification. New pediatric residency graduates pending board certification also welcome., • Licensure/certification: Board eligible/certified in pediatrics. Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Oregon., • Unrestricted Federal DEA number registered in Oregon., • Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs., • 2+ years of clinical experience in a pediatric primary care or pediatric specialty required., • Epic EMR experience preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite., • Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus. Physical Requirements: • Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level in person, over the telephone or through use of other required technology. Sitting or standing for long periods of time. Frequent repetitive motion includes computer keyboard use, reaching with hands and arms, and walking. Occasional lifting and or moving up to 30 pounds and on rare occasion up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include viewing computer monitor for long periods of time, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception., • Work inside in a general medical office setting with ergonomically configured equipment., • The employee is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to mechanical parts and chemicals including odors. The employee has been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, therefore are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with specification for preventing contact with the above materials. COPA is looking for a candidate with a strong work ethic and a passion for the health of each of our patients. The right candidate will thrive in a private practice where they have the opportunity and flexibility to positively impact the life of a child and their family. If this opportunity resonates with you and you can demonstrate a history of high quality, service-oriented performance, we welcome your application! Please submit a cover letter explaining your desire to work in Pediatrics, your current resume and apply online at . COPA is a 5-Star Patient-Centered Primary Care Home, the highest designation, and awarded to clinics which integrate advanced, transformative medical processes and proven best practices for positive patient outcomes. We’re proud of our teams which commit to excellence in a supportive work environment where the patients’ needs come first. COPA expects all team members, from operations to medical departments, to have a deep commitment to the objectives of COPA, support their fellow team members, and provide the best experience for patients. The right candidate has demonstrated a work ethic that exhibits professionalism while exceeding every expectation of service. COPA employees are a close-knit group that collaborates to ensure all children are well served. We focus on maintaining a culture of high performance in a personable work environment. The right candidate has a history of positive interactions in team environments, and friendly demeanor toward people of all ages and backgrounds. COPA provides a competitive total pay and benefits package. About COPA - Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) has provided excellent, comprehensive and compassionate medical care to children in Central Oregon for over 50 years. Our mission is to provide all children with outstanding medical care and exceed their expectations in a friendly and welcoming environment. COPA is a thriving, independent partnership whose healthcare quality measures exceed all medical care facilities in the region. In addition to pediatric primary care services and procedures, COPA’s Pediatric Center of Excellence also provides behavioral health specialists, lactation services, care coordinators, and newborn patient advocates. We’re committed to serving families where English is not the first language and have interpreters at every location and all shifts. COPA hosts in its clinics over a dozen visiting pediatric specialists from children’s hospitals in Portland, Oregon. COPA has four convenient locations in Bend and Redmond, and is open seven days a week with extended hours, and offers 24/7 telephone pediatric nurse advice. Requirements:
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