Pediatrician in CA

We are looking for a California licensed Pediatrician to examine and treat our youngest patients The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of children s diseases and epidemiology as well as the established examination procedures for infants and will have experience working in a community health center, particularly serving those from disadvantaged and under-served communities. The pediatrician must be patient and caring and able to foster long term trust relationships with the children and their parents.

24hrs/week

Sat, Mon, third day negotiable (8a-430p or 10-7p)

MA assigned to support. Plus HC Supervisor on site. Will also have a Case Manager assigned to process all PEDS referrals.

15 ppd

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Responsibilities

Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development;

Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms;

Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history;

Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration;

Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities;

Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan;

Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines

Skills

Proven experience as a pediatrician, preferably in a community health center setting;

In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases;

Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques;

Current knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects;

Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems;

Outstanding diagnostic and problem-solving abilities;

Excellent communications skills.

Permanent