PRN Pediatrician

About the role

The Health Center PRN Pediatrician works under the supervision of the Medical Director, and in close coordination with the Chief Executive Officer and other clinical personnel. The PRN Pediatrician provides direct medical care to all patients, which includes an examination, diagnosis and treatment; and also provides referrals to specialists or hospitals when indicated.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct medical care to clinic patients, including examination, diagnosis and treatment according to established policy and protocol.
• Accepts emergency calls as scheduled or as necessary.
• Maintains frequent contact with the Medical Director to whom he/she is responsible.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of health service improvements.
• Serves on the health services program committee to review program activities.
• Sets health maintenance protocols for patients.
• Documents appropriate patient education.
• Completes charts in a timely manner.
• Generates all notes (Master IM, Patient Plan, OV Summary).
• Documents on-call assessments.
• Maintains productivity goals.
• Attends conference and training sessions within Louisiana or out-of-state locations as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Completion of one (1) year internship at accredited medical training program.
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in the State of Louisiana.
• Experience with electronic health records required, preferably NextGen or similar EHR systems.
• Available to work after hours and weekends as required by management.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

WHO WE ARE?

We exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and twelve school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. We have a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.

WHAT WE OFFER?

• 11 paid holidays each year.
• Paid time off and extended leave days.
• Discounted services.
• Loan repayment options.
• Continuing education days.