Pediatrician

Job Description

(PC 04-5075-404)

About FCHC:

Since 1976, Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) has been a health care leader in Florida. We provide comprehensive primary and specialty health care and patient support services through a network of Centers surrounding Lake Okeechobee and across Florida’s Treasure Coast. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in our communities has access to culturally competent, high-quality health care that they can afford. FCHC has locations in Clewiston, Moore Haven, Okeechobee, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Indiantown, Pahokee and West Palm Beach. FCHC’s Corporate Office is centrally located in West Palm Beach, Florida. FCHC has multiple staff members who speak Spanish and Creole, and translation is available for other languages as needed. FCHC has created a “one-stop shop” for patients–providing Pediatric and Adult Primary Care, Dental, OB/GYN and Women’s Health, Infectious Disease, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, chronic disease education and care management, referral assistance, benefit enrollment assistance and coordination, and telehealth services. Our patients benefit from a “medical home” model, where they may access our extensive array of health care clinicians and services in an atmosphere where they are treated with respect, care, and concern.

Mission

The Mission of Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) is to provide accessible, cost-effective, high-quality, comprehensive health care to all persons in our communities.

Vision

Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. (FCHC) will maintain strong leadership in, and advocate for, the provision of health care services.

FCHC will foster and promote collaborative relationships and will develop partnerships with local, state, and federal public health service agencies and the community in general, to enhance the quality of delivery systems for comprehensive health care. FCHC will be an employer of choice and will demonstrate excellence with a highly trained staff and governing board.

Values

FCHC values Integrity, Compassion, Commitment to serving others (external and internal to the organization), Innovation, Effectiveness (cost and outcome), Efficiency, being Mission-driven, Commitment to serving others internal to organization and Commitment to Excellence.

Role and Responsibilities

Conduct regular thorough examinations on 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 scientific knowledge and individuals medical history.

Prescribe medication and give detailed instructions for administration.

Prepares and maintains accurate medical records, charts and documents to support the diagnosis. Complies with state laws and regulations with respect to guidelines for reimbursement.

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

Prepares and maintains accurate medical records, charts, and documents to support the diagnoses.

Examine and treat injuries and refer the child to physician of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. orthopedists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, etc.)

Educate parents or guardians on child’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures.

Keep updated records of patient’s illnesses, medical episodes, surgeries.

Keep abreast pf advancement in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminar and conference.

Perform other duties as directed by the Center Administrator and Chief Medical Officer.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Active Florida State Medical License

Board Certified or eligible MD required

DEA License

BLS Certification

One year of experience preferred

Bedside manner, attention to detail, patience and empathy, communication skills.

Knowledge of infection control, medication administration, side effects, and calculation.

Knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques.

Continual maintenance of CME requirements

Knowledge of the nursing process and its applications, including assessment diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation.

Knowledge of the scope of practice, legal replications to include statutes and regulations relevant to Pediatrician.

Maintain harmonious, professional relationships with members of the care team, patients, and families. Passionate for Pediatric Care.

Demonstrate written and verbal effective communications with the interdisciplinary team.

Cross-Cultural Sensitivity including the ability to deal with individuals from different cultures and background

Additional Notes

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by supervisor.

* This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Company Description

Our mission here at Florida Community Health Centers, Inc. is to t provide accessible, cost-effective, high-quality, comprehensive health care to ALL persons in our communities. We serve 16 locations surrounding Lake Okeechobee & the Treasure Coast. Should you be interested please submit your resume to us for review. Thank you!