Pediatrician

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the Staff Physician provides quality medical care services including direct patient care, chart documentation, and completion of other required documents, in accordance with the Center's Clinical Management Protocol and Principles of Practice with respect to their primary care medical discipline in the fields of Pediatrics.

1. To provide medical care in accordance with the highest standards and ethics to patients from birth to 18-21 years old.

2. To identify health disparities of the pediatric patient and work to decrease such disparities.

3. To serve as many people as possible without sacrificing high quality care, with a two sessions per day minimum number totaling 4200-4400 encounters annually.

4. To possess a current Florida State License, DEA number, and disclosure of any state and other situation that may affect the practice of medicine.

5. To participate with Quality Assurance activities.

6. To provide regularly pre-arranged office hours on an individual basis.

7. To cover for other staff physicians when time and staff permits.

8. To regularly update and upgrade his or her medical knowledge through participation in and attendance at continuing medical education programs.

9. To document in the medical records consistent in format for the entire group.

10. To obtain and/or maintain hospital privileges, as needed and participate in a rotating after hours coverage.

11. To participate in a Managed Medicaid Program.

12. Assist in the development of Clinical Protocols and Policies.

13. Adhere to recommended immunization schedules.

14. To collaborate with and supervise pediatric nurses, pediatric case manager, and clinical staff as needed to assure continuity of care.

15. See all patients without regard to race, sex, age, sexual orientation or ability to pay, as it is within the scope of discipline/specialty.

16. Act as a consultant to clinic physicians in unusual or difficult cases and advise clinical staff on a variety of problems as suitable to training and/or specialty.

17. To promote comprehensive care by developing cooperative arrangements and referrals with other health providers in the area.

18. To refer to in-house providers, as appropriate, for dental, behavioral health, HIV, and pharmacy services.

19. To support the goals of the Board of Directors of Bond Community Health Center, Inc. (BCHC).

20. Performs other duties as assigned.