General Information
| Job Description | AST PHYSCN | Working Title | Pediatrician - Inpatient and Outpatient Settings (Per Diem) |
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| Job Code | 000772 | Grade | 6 |
| Department Name | Pediatrics Dept - D02018 | Department Head | Sasidharan Ponthenkandath |
| Supervisor | Sasidharan Ponthenkandath | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| The Pediatrics department is seeking physicians in inpatient, outpatient, and mixed settings clinical practices in Riverside, San Bernardino, and Coachella Valley at UCR Health clinics and affiliate sites. Pediatricians supervise and/or perform a full range of professional work in primary care medicine involving the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric patients. They work collaboratively with other physician groups for patient care. Assistant Physicians provide patient care activities under medical supervision where more difficult and complex cases are referred to Associate Physicians. This is a Per Diem appointment. Per Diem Physicians are hourly paid appointees whose primary purpose is clinical service. These appointments have a variable schedule and cannot exceed 43%. These appointments may be on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis as determined by the University. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| UCR has three levels of physicians; all levels require completion of medical residency and are distinguished by board certification status and years of experience. | Required |
| Junior (000772-Assistant Physician): requires board eligibility and must successfully pass the board exam within 18 months of hire. | Required |
| Mid (000771-Associate Physician): requires board certification and must have a minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. | Preferred |
| Experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. | Preferred |
| Background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. | Preferred |
| Candidates must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and our affiliated sites/hospitals. | Required |
| Prior experience providing inpatient and/or outpatient pediatric care, newborn exams, and ER consults. | Preferred |
| Experience and interest in chronic disease management and working in interdisciplinary teams. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. | Required |
| Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| For employees in the outpatient setting: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. | Required |
| For employees in the inpatient setting: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. | Required |
| Eligible to sit for board certification in a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Board certification required within 18 months of hire. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Direct Patient Care: Pediatricians engage in a full range of direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of their overall professional responsibility within the clinical setting. Under medical supervision, Assistant Physicians provide patient care activities that include but are not limited to: Hospital inpatient setting: 1. Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment, and, when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge. 2. Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians or hospitalists who routinely manage the care of patients in the inpatient or outpatient settings. 3. Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team. 4. Delivery room resuscitation and newborn care. 5. Consultation with ER physicians for pediatric patients. Clinical Outpatient Setting: 1. Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment, and, when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge from the clinic. 2. Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians or hospitalists who routinely manage the care of patients in the inpatient or outpatient settings. 3. Day-to-day patient contact as necessary. 4. Well child assessments and Order immunizations per the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines). More difficult and complex cases are referred to Associate Physicians. | 50 |
| Communication: Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor-friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment. | 20 |
| Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. | 15 |
| Billing for Services: Accurately documents needed information to bill for services by recording diagnosis codes and completing corresponding documentation. Works with UCR billing services department, both clinical and nonclinical people, to explain, confirm, and review charges. Provides supporting documentation as needed. | 10 |
| Instruct residents, interns, and students in designated specialized medical service. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. | Required |
| Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations, and identities. | Required |
| Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. | Required |
| Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| At minimum, incumbents are required to be available to work at least one day per month and one major holiday per calendar year as needed by the department. | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Medical Center/Clinic |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |