Pediatrician

Job DescriptionDiagnosis and treatment of patients in his/her specialty area; collaboration and supervision of nurse practitioners and physician's assistants; participation in planning and developing health care services in his/her specialties, treatment of conditions and illnesses within the scope of the physician's specialty, referral and follow-up of patients when indicated, participation in after hours coverage to insure 24-hour availability of care for Center patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.ResponsibilitiesThe Pediatrician diagnosis and treats patients in his/her specialty area; collaborates and supervises nurse practitioners and physician's assistants; participates in planning and developing health care services in his/her specialties, treats conditions and illnesses within the scope of the physician's specialty, referral and follow-up of patients when indicated, participates in after-hours coverage to insure 24-hour availability of care for Southampton patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Takes histories, performs physical examinations, and prescribes treatment and medication for conditions falling in the scope of his /her specialty following evidence-based standard of care.Provides off hours and hospital coverage for Health Center patients where contractually obligated to do so.Designs and participates in quality improvement activities, including Medical Record Peer Review, performance and procedure audits, outcome audits, and focused reviews.Provides supervision for clinical activities of medical providers and medical documentation in his/her department, including but not limited to review of protocols, telephone triage, follow-up procedures.Coordinates tests, referrals, and care of SRH patients outside the Health Center.Sets standards for preventive care and diagnostic screening within his/her specialty; participates in the development of programs to carry out these standards.Maintains legible and appropriate documentation of medical records.Participates and attends provider meetings.Provides safe and successful performance, including meeting productivity, quality and patient satisfaction standards.Minimum Education Requirement:Doctorate Degree M.D. or D.O.Valid License to practice medicine in New York StateBoard Certified or Eligible Minimum Related Work Experience: 2-4 yearsFull-time salary range is prorated for part-time for 21 hours per week:$112,890-@121,681.56About Us Sun River Health is a network of 43 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need - no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.