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This is a Part Time 8 hour per week Pediatric Physician position at our Gaithersburg Community Health Center one day per week.

• This Physician is responsible for managing the diagnosis and efficient and effective treatment of Health Center pediatric patients to include a therapeutic health service that focuses on preventative care, health maintenance, immunizations, wellness and some acute and chronic care diagnosis. Provides patient exams and consultations as necessary in a community health environment serving underserved populations.
• The Pediatric Physician is responsible for participating in the Center’s Quality Performance Improvement program.
• The Pediatric Physician advises management on clinical matters and the results of any external audits, clinical quality problems and the progress of quality improvement efforts.
• Maintains care in compliance with Federal, State, and Local health care regulations as well as the Joint Commission standards.
• Primary medical care will be provided in a culturally competent manner to a medically underserved, low income, uninsured pediatric/adolescent patient population.
• After hours coverage will be maintained as appropriate.
• Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable):

• Medical Doctor with current Maryland licensure free from restrictions or limitations.
• DEA registered
• CDS licensed
• CPRcertified

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of a residency program. Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in acute care setting, preferably a community health center serving culturally diverse and underserved patient populations. Must have 1-2 years of pediatric experience and a desire to practice in this specialty with a passion for community health. Experience in the development and management of quality, risk, and utilization review processes. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and analytical skills. Bilingual preferred.

Must be proficient in computers.

Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.