Physician Family Practice. EPDB Grade 19. Revised 03/15/2023.
POSITION: Pediatrician
RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Medical Director, the physician will perform medical
services. The Primary Health Care Physician will examine, perform diagnosis, and treat patients who come
to the clinic for acute medical care. Determines the necessity for referral and refers persons requiring
special diagnostic procedures and treatments to appropriate sources; discuss findings with external
providers; supervise the work of physician assistant and nurse practitioners assigned. Participates in
developing the call schedule and provides coverage every four (4) to six (6) weeks. Maintain EHR patient
records.
Diagnose and treats common health problems; advise and counsel patients of developmental and
maturational issues. Identifies, intervenes, and provides information for the patient, enabling the patient
to make informed decisions and incorporates measures to improve health status. Considers individual
cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors; provides referrals and coordinates patient
services to promote continuity of care at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels; collaborates and
consults closely with other physicians on behalf of patients; responds to patient medical emergencies in
life threatening situations.
For Pediatric providers, they will assess the growth and development of children 0-18 years and must
track and administer immunizations on a schedule. S/he must be able to communicate well with parents
and children.
The physician will participate in QA/QI, QM, and Peer Review meetings. At minimum, s/he will attend
ongoing trainings in using the EHR system, PCMH and attend CMEs. S/he will review quality measures and
patient satisfaction surveys and implement necessary improvement plans to reach required thresholds.
S/he will perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of the Board-Certified principles and practices of modern medicine including
preventive medicine. Mature judgment, tact, discretion, and confidentiality are mandatory. Position
requires a professional, pleasant, and effective representation of the corporation. Bilingual
(Spanish/English) bilingual highly preferred
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a dependable automobile with insurance and a valid California
driver's license. Must submit to and pass a drug test, fitness for duty and a criminal background clearance
as a pre-condition for employment. Must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster,
TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, and TDAP vaccines. . BLS/CPR certification required.
QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a valid Physicians and Surgeons Certificate issued by the State of
California.
El Proyecto offers an excellent benefit package which includes medical, dental, life, vision, and voluntary
life plans and generous paid time-off.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER