Pediatrics

Pediatrician Position

The Pediatrician, under the direction of the Medical Director, is responsible for providing comprehensive medical services to pediatric patients within the community health center. This role includes conducting well-child visits, performing physical exams, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, administering immunizations, and promoting preventive health practices. The Pediatrician collaborates with a multidisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care and actively participates in care coordination, patient education, and health promotion. In addition, the Pediatrician is expected to maintain accurate and timely medical records, adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards, and contribute to the health center's mission of improving community health outcomes.

Schedule:

Monday Friday, the hours of operation, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, with potential extended hours.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a Doctor of Osteopathy degree. If medical education occurred at a foreign medical school, the applicant must possess a current Educational Council Foreign Medical Graduate (ECFMG) Certificate. Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in pediatrics.
• License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia, in addition to current DEA registration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine. Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and community health centers. Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers. Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public.

Benefits

Your Benefits at Capital Area Health Network (CAHN):

We value our team, and it shows in our benefits. As a CAHN employee, you'll enjoy:

Health Coverage

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Secondary Gap Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Supplemental Policies through Colonial Life

Financial Security

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 3% Company Match

Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Work-Life Balance

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrued as of Day 1

Self-Care Floating Holidays

8.5 Paid Holidays

Additional Support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

We're committed to supporting your well-being, at work and beyond.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential function, as well as meet the physical and mental requirements, satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position carries a high risk of exposure to infectious agents, including HIV, hepatitis, and TB. The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions, as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.