Washington Pediatrics

Job Summary:

Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of practice of "Physician" to provide safe and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families. Works collaboratively with all other healthcare team members toward the best outcomes for the patient and the organization. Provides support in creating collaborative relationships with non-PHMG specialists. Advocates for improvements and implements changes for pediatric medicine. Provides professional services to the hospital and its patients.

The job may have additional responsibilities as assigned. All job duties must be performed in a manner that demonstrates Our Personal Accountabilities, Core Values, Behavioral Expectations, and the Mission & Values of Whatcom Region.

Job-Specific Functions:

Must exemplify the Mission and Values of and Medical Group.

Practice of medicine within the scope of license.

Practice of medicine within the scope of training.

Practice of medicine within the scope of credentialing.

Practice of medicine in accordance with the current standards of care.

Practice of medicine in accordance with the quality criteria adopted by the clinic.

Promotes a safety-conscious work force and maintains good housekeeping practices.

Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.

Performs other duties as required or assigned.

PeaceHealth Job Functions:

Vision ' inspires a shared vision

Alignment ' Aligns infrastructure, systems and processes

Inspiration ' Encourages the heart of people and teams in service to the patient and our communities

Communication ' Communicates to achieve strategic outcomes

Continuous Improvement ' Pursues perfection

Required Specifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. Successful completion of Internship/Residency Program in area of specialty.

License/Certification: Licensed to practice as a physician in the State of Washington. Board Certified. Federal DEA Number. Current CPR required.

Experience and/or Training: Demonstrated expertise in clinical management of Pediatric patients. Demonstrated ability in clinic and/or medical staff administrative functions. Maintains current knowledge and skills with continuing education. Must meet all training requirements for specific department.

Special Skill/Demands: Computer experience required. Able to work varied hours; rigorous on-call and call-back schedule. Must not be a practitioner excluded from participation in the Medicare or Medicaid program. Ability to perform physical requirements of the job.

Work Environment:

Medical clinic environment with frequent exposure to electricity, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, infectious waste, fumes or gases; and frequent exposure to blood borne pathogens and biologicals.

Sensory/Physical/Mental Requirements:

Sensory: Continual two-way communication; constant near and far vision; frequent depth perception, peripheral vision, color accuracy, color discrimination and touch.

Physical: Frequent head/neck static position, rotation, flexion and extension. Frequent torso/back static position, stooping, bending and twisting. Frequent simple grasp, firm grasp, fine manipulation, pinch, finger dexterity, supination/pronation, wrist flexion and ability to operate hand controls. Occasional sitting. Constant standing and walking. Frequent crouching/squatting and occasional climbing stairs.

Mental: Must have the ability to learn and prioritize multiple tasks within the scope and guidelines of this position and its licensure requirements, many requiring extremely complex cognitive capabilities.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES.

Our Medical Group in Whatcom County is a progressive, growing, hospital-based multi-specialty group that enjoys a leadership role in modern healthcare by being innovative in its committment to excellence.

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Accepts J1s: No