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Children's Aid Pediatrician in Manhattan, New York
Pediatrician 6/28/24Full Time--Manhattan
Job ID: 007146
Description:
Dunlevy Milbank Community Center (14-32 W 118th Street)
$150000 - $195000
Position Summary:
Under the general supervision of the Medical Director or Assistant Medical Director, and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Pediatrician is responsible for the medical care for children from birth through adolescence to aid in mental and physical growth and development: examines patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices; determines nature and extent of disease or injury; prescribes and administers medications and immunizations; and performs a variety of medical duties.**
Essential Duties:
Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
Provides comprehensive primary care to children and adolescents
Collaborates with nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers, nurses and health educators in the provision of care
Makes referrals to qualified specialists
Maintains the medical record
Participates in quality improvement activities
Participates in the 24 hour on-call system in rotation with other providers
Performs other related duties, as required.
Comply with all privacy laws including HIPAA, etc.
* Minimum Qualifications:*
Doctor of Medicine from an accredited university
Graduate of an accredited Pediatric Residency Program
Board certified or board eligible in pediatrics
Licensed to practice medicine in New York State
Active DEA license
Prefer bilingual English/Spanish
Preference for candidates who have 2-3 years' experience working in a medical office/clinic.
Key Competencies:**
- Work effectively and enthusiastically with children, adolescents, adults, families, professionals and persons from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.
The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.
Requirements:
Job Type Full Time
Location --Manhattan
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