Job Description
The 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 Center patients. Performs job duties in compliance with systems and job specific standards. This position is assigned to the Hudson Valley Migrant Mobile Unit.
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 (includes PhD's): M.D. or D.O.
• Valid License to practice medicine in New York State
• Board Certified or Eligible in internal medicine

Minimum Related Work Experience: 2-4 years
Per Diem Hourly Rate Range: $100-$125
About 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.