Description
West End Pediatrics is a division of Pediatric Partners of Virginia, a physician-led LLC formed in 2014 to bring independent practices together and has been a top-performer on pediatric quality initiatives. This is a full-time, 100% outpatient position with a comprehensive salary and benefits package as well as partnership potential for long-term career growth. West End Pediatrics is a well-established practice that has served the community for over 50 years and deeply values accessible, personal, patient-centered care. We offer lactation and behavioral health services and have excellent local subspecialty care.
Our clinics’ care can be extremely busy with routine diagnosis and treatment of a variety of minor illnesses and minor injuries. Pediatric physicians evaluate and treat patients in an efficient and effective manner when immediate care is needed and be comfortable assessing pediatrics as young as birth and up to 21 years old. They also must be comfortable in performing procedures in which a local anesthetic may be used. Physicians are responsible to conduct medical examinations, develop a diagnosis, establish treatment plans, provider referrals to specialists, maintaining patient records, maintaining and follow HEDIS and quality measures, and communicating effectively with patients and parents.
At West End Pediatrics, our Pediatricians work in an outpatient setting at a single office location. There is no hospital or newborn coverage required. The position is for a full-time, 4-day work week with weekend and weeknight call coverage. We see patients for preventative visits and chronic and acute illness management.
Requirements
Pediatric Partners of Virginia Physicians must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics (preferred), have an active Virginia State License, DEA number, be (or willing to become), current PALS, and be registered with CAQH. Physicians must have excellent medical examination and diagnosis skills and the ability to identify patient illnesses and injuries based on a careful assessment of symptoms and excellent bedside manner and feel comfortable discussing medical issues and options with families. Provide direct support to patients by applying treatment to injuries and prescribing medication to resolve illnesses, so they should be highly skilled at deploying a variety of treatment methodologies. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, with the need to assess many factors to arrive at a diagnosis and understand minute interactions that can have significant health effects. Providers must be able to relate to children and their families while showing patience and empathy as they interact with children to make a diagnosis and provide treatment or speak with concerned parents about their children’s health.
Physical /Mental Demands
Varied activities include standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to use a variety of office equipment. Occasionally lifting and carrying files up to 50 pounds. May require working under stressful conditions.
Environmental / Working Conditions
Normal pediatric clinic and exam room environment. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
