Job Information
Community Health Center of the North Country Pediatrician in Gouverneur, New York
Pediatrician
Gouverneur, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Gouverneur+NY+USA+13642)
Job Type
Full-time, Part-time
Description
Reports to:Medical Director; Practice Manager
Rate of Pay:$182,100 - $218,500 annually for full-time status; part-time or per diem status compensation will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours
Work Schedule:Flexible within Monday-Friday, daytime Health Center hours; no evenings, weekends, major holidays, or on-call; full-time, part-time, or per diem schedules are available
Position Summary:The Physician shall provide high-quality medical care by examining patients and treating injuries, ailments, and diseases, as well as educating patients on the prevention and promotion of healthy habits at Community Health Center of the North Country.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide and manage direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.
Prescribe appropriate pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatments to assess medical conditions.
Refer patients to specialists and relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Follow established departmental policies, procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
Develop and recommend to the Board of Directors policies and procedures governing patient care per generally accepted standards of professional practice.
Develop and recommend to the Board of Directors policies and procedures concerning the appointment of medical staff, the assignment of their clinical privileges, and reviews of such appointments.
Responsible for supervising the quality assurance program and reporting the program's activities to the Board of Directors.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Medical doctor with five-plus years of directly related experience.
Current, registered New York State license to practice medicine.
Current Board certification
Current DEA certification
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with others.
Exhibits a high level of professionalism and confidentiality in dealing with issues.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., lift and support patients with and without help.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Regular exposure to infectious diseases, blood and airborne pathogens, needle sticks, hygiene issues, and other odors.
Able to tolerate clinical smells.
Ability to read digital readouts, recognize colors, and operate necessary medical equipment.
Ability to operate mechanical devices used by patients.
Ability to wear necessary hospital masks, gowns, gloves, and close-toed shoes.
Sign-on bonus:Negotiable
Benefits:
Community Health Center of the North Country offers eligible employees excellent, affordable benefits options. Options include medical, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Term Life/AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, 401(k), and other elective programs. We also offer generous time off, including vacation, personal, and sick time, as well as paid holidays.
Providers joining us may be eligible for additional benefits such as signing bonuses, a week of CE time and allowance for CE expenses, license and certification fee reimbursement, and more. We also offer flexible schedules, ample support staff, and a comfortable, family-friendly work environment.
Community Health Center of the North Country is an NHSC-approved work site, and student loan reimbursement may be available.
Salary Description
$182,100 - $218,500 annually