Pediatrician

Pediatrician Job Category: Healthcare Provider Requisition Number:

PEDIA001015 Full-Time On-site Springfield, MA 01103, USA Minimum

Requirements: Maintenance of unrestricted Massachusetts medical license.

Completion of the M.D. degree. Completion of three years post-graduate

residency training in an accredited pediatric residency program. AAP

Board eligibility in Pediatrics. Maintenance of current DEA and

Massachusetts Controlled Substances registrations. Demonstrated ability

to provide quality care in a high-volume, multicultural health Center

setting. Qualification for staff privileges at Baystate Medical Center

and Mercy Medical Center, and maintenance of such privileges during job

tenure. Qualification as a provider for major insurers. Desirable: AAP

Board Certification in Pediatrics Fluency in Spanish, Russian, Arabic,

or other language spoken by the Health Center\'s patient population

Special expertise in provision of health care to underserved, culturally

diverse populations Principle Responsibilities and Duties: Provide

clinical care to children and adolescents Perform scheduled on-call

duties, or find coverage when unable to participate Perform clerical and

administrative tasks needed for quality patient care. Participate in

Health Center and community health education activities and projects.

Communications: Demonstrates sensitivity and responds appropriately to

verbal and non-verbal communications of patients, families and

co-workers. Maintains patient\'s right to privacy, assuring dignity in

the provision of care; is discreet in all communications, written or

oral, about the patient\'s care. Problem Resolution: Consistently

utilizes good judgment in the resolution of problems, clinical and

non-clinical. Possesses the ability to act independently and is willing

to make decisions utilizing good judgment. Has the ability to visualize

and anticipate new problems and to be part of the problem-solving

process. Interpersonal Skills: Utilizes tact, courtesy, patience, and

discretion in dealing with others. Posses the ability to maintain a

stable presence under stress due to pressure of the work environment.

Career Development: Attends and actively participates in scheduled staff

meetings. Participates in professional staff teaching, both formal and

informal. Maintains clinical competence through on-going medical

education and training. Maintains courtesy privileges at local hospitals

(Mercy, Baystate). Working Conditions: 1. This position may require the

ability to work long and arduous hours. 2. On-call coverage is generally

required; frequency depends upon need. 3. There is potential exposure to

patient blood and body fluids. 4. This position requires the ability to

use a computer workstation, viewing a CRT.