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. We are seeking a board-certified pediatrician to join our team of medical professionals. The successful candidate must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree, be board certified and eligible to practice in the State of California by the time of employment. A minimum of one year of practice post residency training from an accredited residency training program is required. Applicants must qualify for medical staff privileges at UCR Health and UCR affiliated hospitals. The full salary range for the Pediatrician is from $107,400 - $275,400 annually at a 100% FTE appointment and will be pro-rated based on appointment FTE %. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $230,000 annually at 100% FTE. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure, certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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. Associate 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).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.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.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.Instruct residents, interns, and students in designated specialized medical service.
Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations, and identities.Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others.Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice.Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care.
Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations, and identities.Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care.