JOB ANNOUCEMENT
PEDIATRICIAN
The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-service health care institution offering comprehensive health services for ambulatory patients. The Center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/Gyn and HIV Services.
MNHC is committed to high quality, culturally competent primary care services, focusing on the Latino/Spanish-speaking population. Passionate and dedicated to our patients, our staff consistently strives for excellence and productivity!
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Mission Neighborhood Health Center is looking for a Pediatrician to provide medical services, health supervision and maintenance of all children, from ages 0 to 18 years. Included in this are the diagnosis, treatment, and the clinical management of acute illnesses and chronic diseases in children. The Pediatrician may supervise the care given by Family Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and other team members of the Pediatric Clinic. The Pediatric Clinic is open business hours Monday through Friday.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Clinical Chief of Pediatrics as well as the Medical Director of the Center.
SAMPLE JOB DUTIES
- Assumes direct responsibility for the health care of children and adolescents, including well baby visits, physical exams, and frequently occurring acute illnesses and chronic diseases of children.
- Provides ambulatory preventative medical services in accordance with community national Standard of Practice, AAP and DHHS guidelines.
- Provides treatment for acute and chronic medical conditions according to AAP standards.
* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each of the essential job requirements satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid California Medical License and current DEA license.
- Board certified or Board eligible and residency training in Pediatrics.
- Bilingual in Spanish/English required.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to working with diverse cultures/communities.
BENEFITS AND VACATION
MNHC offers an excellent benefits package, which includes fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Twelve (12) paid holidays, a floating holiday and birthday holiday in addition to vacation and sick leave. We also offer paid educational leave and 401(k), 403(b) retirement plans.
APPLYING FOR THIS JOB
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@mnhc.org.
