Physician, Pediatrics

Job Description

Job Description

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation
Position: Pediatrician
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

• Provides comprehensive pediatric care to a diverse patient population from birth through adolescence, including insured and uninsured patients.

• Conducts pediatric well-child visits, including developmental screenings, immunizations, and preventive health care in accordance with AAP guidelines.

• Interviews and examines pediatric patients and their guardians to obtain health history and assess physical condition.

• Performs age-appropriate physical examinations and preventive health screenings for infants, children, and adolescents.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests, lab work, and imaging to evaluate pediatric patient health and diagnose conditions.

• Diagnoses and treats a wide range of acute and chronic pediatric illnesses, injuries, and developmental issues.

• Prescribes medications, therapies, and other treatment options tailored to pediatric populations.

• Orders and administers childhood vaccinations in compliance with CDC immunization schedules.

• Performs minor pediatric procedures as appropriate within the clinic setting.

• Refers patients to pediatric specialists or other providers when specialized care is needed.

• Provides education and guidance to patients and families on growth milestones, nutrition, safety, and behavioral health topics.

• Documents patient visits accurately and timely in the electronic health record, including appropriate ICD-10 and CPT coding.

• Completes daily electronic superbills with accurate coding and billing details.

• Reports births, deaths, and communicable diseases as required by public health regulations.

• Participates in interdisciplinary provider meetings, case reviews, and team-based problem-solving initiatives.

• Participates in peer reviews and quality improvement programs.

• Represents Cahaba Medical Care at pediatric or general medical conferences and continuing medical education (CME) activities.

• Shares in pediatric on-call coverage as assigned; may include newborn nursery and/or inpatient pediatric care depending on location and credentialing.

• Performs other clinical and administrative duties as assigned.

• Provides supervision and clinical teaching to medical students and residents with a focus on pediatric care.

• Serves as a clinical resource for mid-level providers (NPs/PAs) in pediatric care and signs off on relevant documentation when precepting.

• Participates in pediatric-focused quality improvement and clinical metric reporting efforts (e.g., immunization rates, developmental screenings).

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics.

• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of Alabama.

• Certification through the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

• Must be able to secure credentialing through appropriate hospitals and agencies (e.g., Medicaid, Medicare).

• Must maintain board certification and licensure in good standing.

• Must pass background checks, random drug screenings, and peer reviews.

• Prior experience in community health or with medically underserved pediatric populations strongly preferred.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and participation in programs such as PQRS, MU, and METRIC.