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Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

PEDIATRICIAN

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, San Jose, California, United States, 95199


POSITION: PEDIATRICIANREPORTS TO:

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)STATUS:

This is a part-time or full-time, On-Call exempt & non-exempt positionPOSITION SUMMARY:

Provides primary care in a Pediatrician clinic setting for the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley (IHC). Ambulatory services only, no E.R., in-patient or on-call required. This position is part or full time with exempt status. The IHC is a Patient Centered Health Home and all employees are an integral part of this model of care delivery.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides culturally competent primary care in a community health clinic serving American Indian/Alaska Native and other low-income populationsAssists in the IHC’s chronic disease and health management programsProvides instruction and training to medical staff as neededWill provide for the physical, emotional, and social health of infants, children, teenagers, and young adultsDiagnose, treat, and help to prevent diseases and injuries to young peopleInvolves treating common infectious diseases, minor injuries, and immunizationsFollow and administer care to patients from infancy through young adulthoodSubmits reports as necessaryProvides emergency services when appropriateMakes referrals to appropriate sub-specialists for specialized examination, diagnosis, and treatmentCoordinates with other departments to ensure adequate follow-up and continuity of careWorks with other clinic health professionals in providing comprehensive high quality care to patientsParticipate as a proactive representative of the Patient Centered Health HomePerform duties utilizing the Team-Based ApproachPerforms other duties as assignedMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Possession of Medical Doctor degree or D.O. degree from an accredited college or university requiredBoard certified or eligible in PediatricsOne year of clinical experience in a clinic environmentMust be insurable for liability as a PediatricianCurrent knowledge and skills in pediatricsAbility to maintain good working relationships with staff

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