Per Diem Pediatrician - Eastmont Wellness Center, Oakland, CA

Alameda Health System • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Alameda Health System's Eastmont Wellness Center in Oakland, CA is currently recruiting for a Services as Needed (per diem) Board Certified/Eligible Pediatrician to join their team. Eastmont Wellness Center is a large outpatient center that serves a diverse patient population in East Oakland, CA. As a provider of care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay for services, we provide high quality, accessible care to our community's most vulnerable patients. Eastmont offers full scope adult and pediatric primary care and women's health services. We also provide pediatric dentistry, family optometry, and adult specialty services. We have a unique Refugee clinic that welcomes newly-arrived families to Alameda county. We are supported by on-site lab, radiology, behavioral health, and case management. Eastmont is an exciting, meaningful place to work for physicians. Benefits include working with a strong pediatrics group, partnering with talented & caring staff, and no weekend or evening hours. Our providers and staff are dedicated to our patients and would love to welcome others who share in our mission! If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Completion of an approved residency in an appropriate specialty.
• Possession of a current valid license to practice medicine in the state of California.
• Board Certification or be Board Eligible in area of specialty; Board Certification must be completed within three years of the date of hire.
• Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association or PALS or ACLS.
• A valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.

Responsibilities

• Cares for patients in a compassionate, culturally competent, and patient centered manner.
• Participates in the supervision of Mid-level Practitioners/Certified Nurse Midwives in assigned clinical area.
• Practices evidence based medicine and is up to date with current standards of care.
• Provides cost effective care; manages time and patient flow well when providing direct care to patients and following up on patient related work.
• Stays current with patient care responsibilities (e.g. lab results, medication refills, and radiology reports, relevant to his/her patients).
• Takes initiative to work well with the clinical team (including Medical Assistants, Clerks, Health Educators, Panel Managers, Nurses and Pharmacy staff, Leaders, etc.) to improve quality of care and service delivery.
• Teaches patients, families and staff; provides counseling services related to promoting good health practices.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree