The physician develops a plan of pediatric care for each patient, including complete history, physical examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and/or referral, using all available resources in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner. The Physician - Pediatrics provides health assessment and direct care to pediatric patients as part of the provider team providing services to HCHN patients.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Burton, MI
Description
Position Summary
The Physician - Pediatrics provides health assessment and direct care to pediatric patients as part of the provider team providing services to HCHN patients.
General responsibilities
Understands and follows HCHN Mission Statement, Code of Ethics, organizational policies, and structure.
Provides pediatric care using generally accepted standards and practice.
The physician develops a plan of pediatric care for each patient, including complete history, physical examination, diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and/or referral, using all available resources in an appropriate and cost-efficient manner.
Hospitalizes as needed for any patient requiring in-patient care.
Perform general pediatric procedures, both diagnostic and therapeutic, using both minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques.
Effectively and efficiently completes all paperwork requirements for encounters and medical records compliance.
Ensures all patient charts are completed within 24 hours of the patient visit, and the charting is comprehensive and legible.
Adheres to contract specifics related to the number of patients seen on a daily basis and actively assists with the clinic flow of patients.
Responsible for adherence with CMS/CLIA requirements, following formulary limits and clinical practice standards/protocols.
Maintains up-to-date licensures, certifications, credentialing and privileging documents, completing all paperwork and applications within the assigned time frames.
Participates in the preparation of HCHN clinical/health care budget and the ongoing monitoring and evaluation.
Participates in community and organizational activities designed to modify community health-seeking behavior, epidemiology, and community health care needs. This includes participating in the development of clinical care and health risk management protocols.
Responsible for the development and coordination of all health care collaborations to ensure grant compliance.
Interprets and presents pertinent clinical data to the CEO, management team, and Board of Directors within assigned time frames.
Develops, implements, and monitors the HCHN CQI program related to clinic patient care.
Active participant in all assigned meetings including provider meetings, staff meetings, and Peer Review meetings as scheduled.
Performs and accepts other responsibilities as assigned.