Pediatrician

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As a Pediatrician at our Children’s Health Center, you will work in a clinical setting providing top quality care to our diverse young patient base. We are seeking someone who is passionate about caring for children and treating their medical needs.

• We welcome applicants with valid licensure from any U.S. state or territory.

• Provide direct medical services.
• Provide assistance to mid‑level providers as they care for clinic patients.
• Assist in establishment, review and revision of CCC Medical Department protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the standards of patient care and implement the policies and procedures of the Medical Department.
• Evaluate abnormal laboratory studies, X‑rays and other tests and prescribe treatment as necessary.
• Evaluate patients with complex problems and refer to appropriate specialists if the problem cannot be treated in‑house.
• Work in conjunction with other medical clinic personnel in providing ongoing health education and information on preventative medicine.
• Assist clinical staff in quality assurance and peer review.
• Obtain necessary continuing medical education credits.
• Keep medical license, DEA registration, and CPR certification current.
• Communicate problems identified involving personnel, medical staff, patients, families, and the general public to the Clinic Manager.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining professional relationships with ancillary medical, laboratory and pharmaceutical services within the community.

• Licensed California physician – board certified in pediatrics preferred.
• Prior experience in a pediatric practice or clinic required.
• Two (2) years clinical experience in direct delivery of primary care. Residency experience may be considered.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current CPR certification.
• Sensitivity to Native American culture and health needs.
• Current California driver’s license and proof of personal liability automobile insurance as required by California state law.

Indian preference. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 & 473). In other cases, NVIH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Loan repayment options.
• 4 weeks PTO.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.