Pediatric - Developmental/Behavioral Physician

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Family Health Centers is seeking to hire a part-time or full-time Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician to join our team at our Diamond Neighborhoods clinic in San Diego.

Job Description

• Performs initial assessments for assigned patients with developmental and behavioral difficulties.
• Administers autism diagnostic testing such as Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) test or other tools as appropriate. This includes an intake for compiling all pertinent history, observation, behavioral assessment, completing a report, and a follow-up visit for sharing findings with the family.
• May conduct other age-appropriate testing based on the child's identified needs.
• Participates in the development of patients' individualized care plans in a timely and thorough manner.
• Makes treatment recommendations based on interpretation of assessment findings. Is knowledgeable about both internal and external resources the family may need.
• Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Communicates with providers, other physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and outside agencies and authorities in a timely and appropriate manner when needed. Connects patients to internal/external resources as appropriate; documents a clear plan of care including referrals.
• Documents the need for referrals and works with appropriate clinic personnel responsible for guiding families through internal/external referrals.
• Completes all required documentation accurately, timely, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and electronic medical record requirements, complying with patients' insurance requirements.
• Follows FHCSD policies and procedures, including cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining BLS certification; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and providing services in a cost-effective manner.
• Maintains FHCSD behavioral standards, including effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Complies with productivity expectations.
• Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and makes an effort to adhere to schedule.
• Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. Driver requirements: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000 on the vehicle used. No more than 2 points in the past 12 months; no suspensions in the last 2 years for moving violations; no DUI, reckless or felony driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.
• Graduated from an accredited school of medicine.
• Three years of residency training in pediatrics.
• Board certification in pediatrics.
• Additional subspecialty training in developmental-behavioral evaluations and assessments.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• DEA license.
• Must possess a current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California.
• Training certification in developmental/behavioral assessment and evaluation for autism.

Experience/Specialized Skills

• At a minimum, 1-year experience required; experience with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.
• Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired.
• Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required.
• Knowledge of and ability to take a detailed medical history.
• Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine.