Pediatrician

About Us

ChesPenn is a network of community health centers spanning Chester and Delaware Counties. Our mission is to provide quality, integrated, and culturally sensitive medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare to adults and children regardless of their income, insurance status, or ability to pay.

Simply put, our goal is provide a healthcare home for every person living in the communities we serve. Be part of our mission to care for your community. This is a job that will love you back

Position Summary

ChesPenn Health Services is seeking an experienced, patient-focused Pediatrician to provide primary care to children and adolescents at our Federally Qualified Health Center in Chester, PA.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of medicine. Satisfactory completion of an approved residency program in stated specialty
• Board eligibility in specialty required, Board Certification is preferred
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license
• DEA Certificate
• Current COVID and Flu vaccine required

Scope of responsibilities:

Clinical:

• Provides primary care to patients in an FQHC ambulatory-care environment in an urban setting.
• Coordinate and provide primary care services to target populations
• Maintain confidentiality of clinical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Work within all state/federal laws and regulations and collaborating physician agreements
• Maintain positive relationships with managed care agencies, commercial providers, public and private funders and community organizations
• Participate in quality improvement, regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Maintain a high productivity level based on BPHC grant standards with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered
• Must be flexible and have a positive attitude
• Extensive knowledge of current health care needs and issues of children, adolescents, and adults
• Ability to collect adequate client data, conduct a physical exam, interpret physical findings, and manage or refer patients as conditions or protocols dictate
• Provide emergency/on-call telephone coverage according to rotation schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Perform other tasks as directed

Productivity:

• Maintain a high productivity level based on BPHC grant standards, with respect to the total number of patients to which professional services are rendered, annual patient encounters, and annual visits per patient.

Record-keeping / Administration:

• Maintain and update patient records appropriately in Electronic Medical Record
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with community agencies and area hospitals.
• Conduct or lead medical and community health projects as requested.
• Participate in the development of the annual medical health care plan.
• Consistently participate in continuing medical education activities.

What we offer

ChesPenn offers a dynamic, collaborative work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care, a retirement program, life insurance, and paid time off. We participate in the National Health Service Corps loan repayment program. ChesPenn Health Services is an equal opportunity employer.

NOTE:
ChesPenn uses a web-based application portal and emailing system to correspond with applicants. Please be sure to add notifications@app.bamboohr.com to your contact list to ensure delivery of all correspondence from us.

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