Details
Posted: 12-Jan-22
Location: Bend, Oregon
Salary: Open
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: R1011989
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Neurodevelopmental Pediatrician
REPORTS TO POSITION: SCMG Pediatrics Clinical Division Director
DEPARTMENT: St. Charles Medical Group (SCMG) PEDAL Clinic
DATE LAST REVIEWED: February 4, 2020
JOB SUMMARY
DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The PEDAL clinic (Programs of Evaluation, Development and Learning) a service through St. Charles Health System in Bend, Oregon, offers clinical excellence to provide the best care for children and youth with special health needs in Central and Eastern Oregon. Our PEDAL providers specialize in diagnosis, assessment and intervention related to disorders affecting a child's development. The clinic works closely with other specialties within SCMG, hospital departments and community providers/programs.
POSITION OVERVIEW: PEDAL Clinic - The Developmental Pediatrician will evaluate, treat and manage pediatric patients with a wide range of developmental and behavioral concerns and conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, neurodevelopment disorders, complex behavioral issues, feeding disorders, birth prematurity and concussions . The position also offers opportunity to participate on multidisciplinary teams with licensed psychologists, speech and occupational therapists, nutritionist and nurse navigation. We have strong relationships with community stakeholders, encourage collaboration and innovative services with community providers and value creativity and novel approaches to providing health care to this population. This is a clinical outpatient position.
Work schedule: The Developmental Pediatrician will work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Work location: The Developmental Pediatrician primary work location will be the SCMG PEDAL clinic in Bend, Oregon. Other outreach locations may be added as patient and business needs dictate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
(May perform additional duties of similar complexity within SCHS as required or assigned)
Clinical Responsibilities
Providing Developmental Pediatrics care to children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and complex special health care needs at PEDAL, including:
- Neurodevelopmental clinic
- Congenital Heart Clinic
- NICU Follow up Clinic
- Feeding Clinic
- Autism clinic
- Developmental pediatrician may also see patients individually for developmental issues.
- Participating in interdisciplinary diagnostic evaluations in the PEDAL Clinics and making recommendations for further diagnostic testing, treatment and ongoing medical management of identified conditions.
- Provide consultation and feedback to patients, families and providers.
- Collaborate with other areas within the St. Charles Hospital System such as NICU as requested.
- Prepares reports for patient records and summary reports on service delivery within SCMG electronic health record.
Non-Clinical Responsibilities
- Be familiar with the SCMG organization structure, communications systems and billing process, completing billing and coding documentation within time assigned by SCMG administration.
- Keep all licenses and appropriate certifications current and unrestricted.
- Maintain active privileges at a St. Charles Health System hospital sufficient to permit performance of job duties.
- Increase understanding and collaboration throughout the medical community regarding provider's chosen specialty.
Provider Leadership
- Participate in SCMG Provider meetings and assist in policy formation for SCMG and Provider's practice.
- Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.
- Participates in creating intentional relationships, and put a high level of focus on attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care experience.
- Provide a therapeutic presence in service to others by purposefully responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way. This includes introducing oneself and stating your purpose, asking the patient their preferred name, spending time with the patient to determine their care goals, active listening, and using skillful communications (appropriate touch, eye contact, etc.).
- Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
- Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the health system's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violations of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all health system's investigations and proceedings.
- Provides ongoing provider leadership, education and mentoring to clinical support staff including.
- Interpret and report on diagnostic tests in a timely manner after the diagnostic procedure is completed for outpatient procedures.
SCHS Standards
- Provide information and services that enhance others' ability to acquire what they need or to complete the task. Share information both when requested and when anticipating someone might have a need.
- Is present and punctual for assigned workdays, in compliance with the SCHS policy on attendance.
- Collaborate willingly with others to meet goals.
- Participate openly and honestly, sharing opinions, knowledge and experience.
- Address concerns of those impacted by a change or decision before taking action.
- Comply with all SCHS policies and procedures.
- Attend annually mandated in-services, computer based learning, and maintain documentation of attendance.
- Maintain and upgrade professional and technical competency in area of practice (through in-service training, reading, continuing education or other methods and maintains documentation).
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, customer, and co-worker information.
- Consistently maintain a calm and pleasant tone and appropriate demeanor with others.
- Display attentiveness to others' needs, concerns and ideas. Asks questions and summarizes to confirm understanding.
- Address conflicts directly and promptly, focusing on problem-solving and a positive outcome.
- Value individuals and their diversity by creating and supporting a climate for success, as evidenced in peer feedback or self-reporting.
- Consistently demonstrate flexibility by meeting the changing needs of the customer.
- Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and commitments.
- Propose ideas for solving problems, improving processes or providing new services
- Demonstrate fiscal stewardship in the use of hospital resources.
REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Required:
- Oregon license as MD/DO
- Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatrics.
- Completed Residency or Fellowship in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities or Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics.
- Board eligible/certified in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities or Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics.
Preferred:
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Required:
- Membership with applicable state/national organization preferred.
- Maintain unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare / Medicaid, or other federal or state governmental health care programs.
- Current BLS certification required.
EXPERIENCE
Required:
- >1 years' experience in hospital and/or outpatient practice environments providing care in Developmental Pediatrics
Preferred:
- Five years active practice in Developmental Pediatrics
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
- Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Continually (75% or more)
- Standing & Walking
- Keyboard Operation
- Using a Clear and Audible Speaking Voice
- Hearing at Normal Speech Levels.
Frequently (50%)
- Sitting
- Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling up to 25 lbs.
Occasionally (25%)
- Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching
- Lifting, Carrying & Pushing / Pulling 25lbs. to 50 lbs.
- Grasping / Squeezing
- Hearing at Whispered Speech Levels
Rarely (10%)
- Climbing Stairs
- Exposure to Wet / Slippery areas
Exposure to Chemical Solutions
**Nothing in this job description is intended, nor shall be interpreted, as a grant or approval of medical staff membership or clinical privileges. By law and applicable accreditation standards, medical staff membership and clinical privileges can be granted or approved only by a hospital's medical staff and governing body. Employment processes and requirements, which are governed primarily by the human resources policies of St. Charles, are separate and distinct from medical staff membership and clinical privileging processes and requirements, which are governed primarily by the bylaws and policies of the hospital medical staff. Accordingly, employed physicians and providers of St. Charles are required at all relevant times not only to satisfy the requirements and perform the duties set forth in this job description, but, also, to satisfy the requirements and perform the duties for obtaining and maintain appropriate medical staff membership and clinical privileges.
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40
Caregiver Type:
Regular
Shift:
Is Exempt Position?
Yes
Job Family:
PHYSICIAN SCMG
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