Physician - Pediatrics

In collaboration with patients, families (as defined by the patient) and staff across all disciplines and departments is responsible for providing direct and appropriate clinical care and treatment to patients in the specialty area of Pediatrics.

ADDENDUM In addition to the Physician – Pediatrics position responsibilities and duties, team members acting in the capacity of the following positions will be responsible for additional assignments. These roles are assignments, not permanent, regular positions.

Clinic Lead:  Assumes full responsibility for patients receiving care within the designated health centers. Works in tandem with the Health Center’s practice and nursing leaders to ensure a collaborative team oriented environment. Leads and motivates the medical providers under his/her supervision; uses effective medical and people performance management processes. Supports, leads and models the vision, mission and values of CUC. Serves as the champion for initiatives that impact the operations of CUC and the quality of patient care. Performs objective annual evaluations of all direct reports with input from the site leadership team.

MINIMUM EDUCATION: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited educational institution.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:  Unrestricted licensed to practice medicine in the State of Texas.  Board Certification in Pediatrics or passage of Board Certification examination within two (2) years of employment. Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for the purpose of writing prescriptions. Current Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) through American Heart Association.  Current Basic Life Support Certification for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association.