PEDIATRICIAN

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.

Created: 2026-04-15