Pediatrician - Developmental and Behavioral

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff

• Family Health Centers is seeking to hire a part time or full time Developmental-Behavioralpediatrician.
• Additional subspecialty training BE/BC in developmental-behavioralpediatrics required for this position.

Job Roles

Performs initial assessments for assigned patients with developmental and behavioral difficulties

Administers autism diagnostic testing such as Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) test or other tools as appropriate. This includes an intake for compiling all pertinent history, observation, behavioral assessment, completing a report and a follow up visit for sharing findings with the family.

May conduct other age-appropriate testing based on child's identified needs.

Participates in development of patients' individualized care plan, in a timely and thorough manner.

Makes treatment recommendations based on interpretation of assessment findings. Is knowledgeable about both internal and external resources the family may need.

Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Communicates with providers, other physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and with outside agencies and authorities, in a timely and appropriate manner when and if needed. Connects patients to internal/external resources as appropriate; and documents clear plan of care including referrals.

Documents need for referrals and works with appropriate clinic personnel responsible for guiding family through internal/external referrals

Completes all required documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and with electronic medical record requirements and complies with patient's insurance requirements.

Follows FHCSD policies and procedures, including (but not limited to), cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining BLS certification; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and providing services in a cost-effective manner.

Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including (but not limited to), effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients.

Complies with productivity expectations

Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and makes an effort to adhere to schedule.

Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used. No more than 2 points in past 12 months; no suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; no DUI, reckless or felony driving within 5 years. No license revocation in 7 years.

Graduated from an accredited school of medicine.

Three years of residency training in pediatrics

Board certification in pediatrics

Additional subspecialty training in developmental-behavioral evals and assessments.

Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS).

DEA license

Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California.

Training certification in developmental/behavioral assessment and evaluation for autism

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

At a minimum 1-year experience required; experience with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons preferred.

Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups.

Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation).

Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired.

Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required.

Knowledge of and ability to take a detailed medical history.

Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine.

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)