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Per Diem Pediatrician - Eastmont Wellness Center, Oakland, CA

+ Oakland, CA

+ Eastmont Wellness Center

+ Eastmont Wellness Center

+ Services As Needed / Per Diem - Day

+ Physicians & Dentists

+ Req #:38920-28544

+ FTE:0.01

+ Posted:May 10, 2024

**Summary**

Alameda Health Systems 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!

**Job Summary** : Under direction, provides professional medical services to patients at the Alameda Health System hospitals and clinics. Assists in the administrative and professional direction of a medical specialty service. Provides consultative services in their specialty. Assigned as an administrative and professional assistant to the chief of a specialty service and when specifically assigned, may relieve the chief of service in their absence. May directly supervise Physician I level. Performs related duties as required.

**DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS** : NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Cares for patients in a compassionate, culturally competent, and patient centered manner.

2. Participates in the supervision of Mid-level Practitioners/Certified Nurse Midwives in assigned clinical area.

3. Practices evidence based medicine and is up to date with current standards of care.

4. Provides cost effective care; manages time and patient flow well when providing direct care to patients and following up on patient related work.

5. Stays current with patient care responsibilities. (e.g. lab results, medication refills, and radiology reports, relevant to his/her patients).

6. 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.

7. Teaches patients, families and staff; provides counseling services related to promoting good health practices.

**Qualifications:**

Minimum Experience: Completion of an approved residency in an appropriate specialty.

Required Licenses/Certifications:CPI-Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).; Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association or PALS or ACLS; a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Number.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a current valid license to practice medicine in the state of California, AND Board Certification or be Board Eligible in area of specialty.; Board Certification must be completed within three years of the date of hire. Applicants holding a California Postgraduate Training License may apply, but must possess a valid license to practice medicine in the state of California in order to begin working.

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.

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