Physician - Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Summary: The Physician-Pediatrics is primarily responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, counseling, and continued comprehensive health care of UHC patients, as appropriate. Required Education/Required Training: Graduate of an accredited school of Medicine. Licensed or eligibility as an MD in DC, a DC Controlled Substance Number, and a Federal DEA Number, Dispensing certificate, CPR certification and other applicable statuses which addresses the provision of medical and medically related services in DC. All Licenses held must be current and retained in good standing. Required Experience: Minimum 2 years experience (post Board eligibility requirements) in a position where clinical experience was gained, one of which training and/or experience in a related administrative position was done in a similar health service organization. Must have a minimum of at least 2 hospital privileges in the District of Columbia. Experience working with underserved or homeless populations preferred. * For correctional position-correctional experience- preferred but not required.

INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Medical or Specialty Director, the Provider is responsible for, but is not limited to, the provision of culturally competent care to patients in his/her/their designated specialty. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of physical and behavioral health conditions, counseling and education, and continued comprehensive health care of any patient seen at Unity. The Provider is responsible for the clinical and administrative tasks required to deliver quality, safe healthcare services. By the nature of the profession, the level of the assignment will call for a maximum degree of knowledge, professional judgment, and ingenuity.

MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports the health center and organization in contributing to the quadruple aim: improving health outcomes, improving patient experience, supporting care team well-being and the financial sustainability of the organization

Health Outcomes

Performs patient care, health services, and other provider duties in a safe way that is compliant with the policies and procedures of Unity Health Care. This includes:

· Taking clinical histories or assessments

· Conducting physical examinations and evaluations as appropriate

· Determining diagnostic and screening tests needed and interprets the results

· Medical and clinical decision-making including diagnosis and treatment plan, emergently if needed

· Preventive health maintenance and education

· Referrals to hospitals, specialists, social services, or other providers when needed

· Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives at the Center and seeks to continuously improve the quality of care for their patients.

· Conducts thorough peer reviews and provides constructive feedback to peers

· Documents in the medical chart in an appropriate and timely manner

· Reviews and implements clinical best practices and optimizes CME time to stay up to date

· Maintains a culture of safety and completes incident reports when issues arise and participates in the problem-solving and improvement process

· Collaborates with health center leadership and staff on panel and population management

· Maintains clinical privileges and responds to inquiries in a timely and complete manner

Patient Experience

· Reviews patient experience data with the Medical Director and translates it into action steps to ensure a welcoming, patient-centered environment for all patients

· Communicates to patients respectfully and partners with them in their care by spending time actively listening and clearly explaining their recommendations

· Provides culturally competent and high-quality care and uses translation services when needed

· Timely in all patient-facing duties- visits, returning phone calls, notifying of test results

· Responds to patient complaints and works towards resolution for the patient

· Provides excellent customer service and professionalism toward patients

· Maintains a clinical schedule that allows access for patients, including providing sufficient notice for time off, and providing options for patients to be seen when rescheduled on short notice

· Handles telephone calls after hours on a rotating basis as applies to their specialty

· Promptness to work

Care Team Well-Being

· Embraces team mentality- including building trust, exchanging feedback, and showing appreciation with team members. Leads by example and works closely with others to provide comprehensive, team-based care

· Provide recognition to providers and team members who are performing well

· Teaches and coaches staff members to work at the top of their ability

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