Pediatrician for Immediate hire Sellwood Medical Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Sellwood Medical Clinic, an award-winning, privately owned medical clinic has grown to four locations in the Portland Metro area. We are headquartered in the Historic Home of Robert Sellwood (est. 1907) in the heart of the Sellwood neighborhood with clinics in North Portland and Beaverton. SMC has been providing exceptional compassionate care for over twenty-two years in pediatrics, adult medicine and gynecology.

We promote work / life balance and seeking to add a Pediatric Practitioner to our esteemed panel of providers.

Clinic hours : Weekdays : 7 : 45am - 5 : 30pm

Saturdays : 8 : 45am to 3pm.

Rotating on-call with all providers.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Assesses presenting illness, risk factors, family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and performs an appropriate physical examination.
• Assesses patient status by obtaining health history through patient / family interviews and chart reviews
• Orders / perform appropriate laboratory diagnostic and other screening tests. Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness. Integrates data to determine a diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plans by prescribing / dispensing medications and / or injections in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Instruct patient / family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educates patient / family on health promotion / illness prevention.
• Recommends appropriate community resources to meet patient / family needs.
• Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical charts by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in a written / computerized manner.
• Participates in chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education and quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with patient confidentiality requirements.
• Promotes patient advocacy.
• Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls / emails.

Education & Licensing Requirements :

American Board of Pediatricians certification, or board eligible.

Residency or fellowship in pediatrics or pediatric sub-specialty.

M.D. or D.O. - would consider PNP with experience

Oregon Medical License

Current CPR BLS certification

Minimum 2-3 years experience

Skills :

Knowledge EMR - Athena and ICD-9 Coding

Excellent compassionate bedside manner

Ability to express complicated information in an accessible manner for patients and caregivers.

Patience and empathy.

Team leadership and management skills.

Complies with DEI standards and policies

Skill in case management, time management, problem-solving, crisis intervention, multitasking, and other organizational matters.

Ability to establish / maintain effective and friendly working relationships with patients, clinical staff, and the public.

Job Types : Full-time

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :

Competitive Salary

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Malpractice

Paid Credential renewals

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Healtcare spending account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Short and Long Term Disability Benefits

Retirement plan

Pet Insurance

Relocation Bonus

Standard shift :

Day shift

Supplemental schedule :

On call rotation with all providers

Weekly schedule :

Monday to Friday

Rotating Saturday’s as needed

Want to hear more about joining Sellwood Medical Clinic awarded PDX Parent’s Best Pediatrician and Beaverton’s Best Medical Clinic?  We would love to meet you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter to HRManager@sellwoodmd.com if you meet the outlined criteria. In your cover letter, please indicate your salary requirements.   www.sellwoodmd.com