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    Pediatrician - Porterville, United States - Indian Health Service

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    Locations:
    Porterville, CA


    Type:
    Tribal


    Salary Range:
    $95 to $150 / Per Hour

    Open Period:5/6/2024 until filled


    Summary:
    Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Pediatrician will provide primary care for children 0-18 years old. Communicates and works effectively with clinical staff.

    In this capacity, the Pediatrician performs his/her duties with professionalism, compassion, and sound judgment to partner with TRIHCI's patients to improve their health status and quality of life.

    The Pediatrician must be able to communicate well and be able to establish rapport with patient and their families, being sensitive to the needs of the Indian community and its cultures, traditions, behavior patterns, and backgrounds.

    The Pediatrician must be familiar with the objectives of TRIHCI, must maintain genuine enthusiasm for the success of TRIHCI's health programs, and consequently exercise a strong sense of stewardship in developing and maintaining community relations.


    More info about area:

    Job Announcement Flyer:
    Duties:1. Provides clinical care as granted via TRIHCI credentialing and privileging process. 2.

    Elicits and records information about patient's medical history, surgical history, social history, family history, and other pertinent information related to the care of patients.

    3. Conducts appropriate physical exams based on the patient's chief complaints and reason for visit. 4. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostics to provide information on patient's condition. 5. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and of examination, and diagnoses condition. 6. Administers or prescribes treatments and medication as needed. 7. Orders and oversees the vaccination of patients to immunize patients from communicable diseases using current guidelines. 8. Advises and refers patients concerning diet, hygiene, and methods for prevention of disease. 9.

    Educates patients on the importance of preventive services, such as screening tests, counseling services, and preventive medicines, as well as modalities to detect illnesses before they cause symptoms or problems.

    10. Refers patients to medical specialists or other practitioners for specialized treatment. 11. Makes house and emergency calls to attend to patients unable to visit office or clinic, if necessary. 12. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.

    Qualifications:1.

    Must possess broad competency with medical skills and knowledge and be able to effectively apply them in an ambulatory outpatient setting.

    2.

    Must possess or be able to obtain specific regulatory knowledge as it pertains to Indian health from entities such as IHS, CRIHB, IHP, and the State of California.

    3.

    Must have good communication skills, be able to effectively communicate with diverse populations, and be willing to convey responsibilities to patients.

    4. Demonstrate the ability to work independently in carrying out assignments while remaining reliable and dependable. 5.

    Must demonstrate the ability to maintain accurate records and preparing clear and accurate reports for informational, auditing, and operational use, including capacities for attention to detail and for reviewing and verifying accuracy of data.

    6. Possess the ability to organize and follow one's own work schedule (i.e. setting priorities, being available during work hours, and meeting critical deadlines). 7.

    Possess the ability to become knowledgeable of health needs and services provided to the Indian community both on and near the reservation.

    8. Demonstrate the competency and integrity to maintain the confidentiality of organizational, employee, and patient records. 9.

    Possess the ability to deliver effective education, training, and presentations on technical medical subjects to large and/or small groups of various educational and cultural backgrounds.

    10.

    Knowledge of causes, means of transmission and methods of control of communicable disease, principles and practices of diagnosis and treatment of common medical problems.

    11. Must demonstrate the competency and integrity to maintain the confidentiality of organizational, employee, and patient records. 12.

    Must be able to prepare, maintain, and update physical and electronic medical records in accordance with sound medical practice guidelines and organizational need.

    13. Must be able to coordinate patient referrals for specialty health care, including coordination with TRIHCI's Purchase Referred Care department. 14.

    Must be able to contribute to the evaluation of clinic programs and quality improvement through participation, development, and implementation of quality improvement initiatives.

    (See Position Description for more qualifications)


    Work Type:
    Permanent, Part

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