Physician, Pediatrics

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation Position: Pediatrician Reports to: Chief Medical Officer Responsibilities and Duties: * Provides comprehensive pediatric care to a diverse patient population from birth through adolescence, including insured and uninsured patients. * Conducts pediatric well-child visits, including developmental screenings, immunizations, and preventive health care in accordance with AAP guidelines. * Interviews and examines pediatric patients and their guardians to obtain health history and assess physical condition. * Performs age-appropriate physical examinations and preventive health screenings for infants, children, and adolescents. * Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, lab work, and imaging to evaluate pediatric patient health and diagnose conditions. * Diagnoses and treats a wide range of acute and chronic pediatric illnesses, injuries, and developmental issues. * Prescribes medications, therapies, and other treatment options tailored to pediatric populations. * Orders and administers childhood vaccinations in compliance with CDC immunization schedules. * Performs minor pediatric procedures as appropriate within the clinic setting. * Refers patients to pediatric specialists or other providers when specialized care is needed. * Provides education and guidance to patients and families on growth milestones, nutrition, safety, and behavioral health topics. * Documents patient visits accurately and timely in the electronic health record, including appropriate ICD-10 and CPT coding. * Completes daily electronic superbills with accurate coding and billing details. * Reports births, deaths, and communicable diseases as required by public health regulations. * Participates in interdisciplinary provider meetings, case reviews, and team-based problem-solving initiatives. * Participates in peer reviews and quality improvement programs. * Represents Cahaba Medical Care at pediatric or general medical conferences and continuing medical education (CME) activities. * Shares in pediatric on-call coverage as assigned; may include newborn nursery and/or inpatient pediatric care depending on location and credentialing. * Performs other clinical and administrative duties as assigned. Administrative and Supervisory Responsibilities: * Provides supervision and clinical teaching to medical students and residents with a focus on pediatric care. * Serves as a clinical resource for mid-level providers (NPs/PAs) in pediatric care and signs off on relevant documentation when precepting. * Participates in pediatric-focused quality improvement and clinical metric reporting efforts (e.g., immunization rates, developmental screenings). Qualifications: * Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics. * Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Alabama. * Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). * Must be able to secure credentialing through appropriate hospitals and agencies (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare). * Must maintain board certification and licensure in good standing. * Must pass background checks, random drug screenings, and peer reviews. * Prior experience in community health or with medically underserved pediatric populations strongly preferred. * Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in programs such as PQRS, MU, and METRIC.

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