Part-Time Pediatrician

Job Summary

The Pediatrician is primarily responsible for assessing and managing the medical needs of children in the agency’s foster care program. This will entail routine well-child examinations, medical assessment, clinical follow up and documentation.

Major Responsibilities

The Part Time Pediatrician is responsible for the provision of comprehensive pediatric primary care to the Forestdale foster care population as assigned. Reports to the Medical Director, relates to the Director for Health Administration, and the Assistant Executive Director of Health Services

• Medically examines children. Depending on the type of examination, tasks may include:
• Checking for child growth and development
• Treating illness, acute and chronic health problems, and growth/development concerns.
• Collecting, recording, and maintaining patient information via timely and complete documentation.
• Prescribing and/or administering treatment, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children
• Review risk assessments prior to patient’s visit
• Providing patient education on reproductive health.
• Working with behavioral health providers to support and manage the emotional/psychiatric needs of children.
• Educating caregivers and monitoring healthcare needs.
• Following up after medical appointments, urgent/emergency care, or hospitalizations.
• Ordering prescriptions
• Care Coordination
• Screenings for child abuse and neglect
  
  

Salary Range: $ 110- 130/hour

Minimum Requirements

• NYS License in Child and Adolescent Medicine
• Medical Degree from a U.S. accredited institution
• Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with child welfare or similar pediatric populations
• Computer proficiency
• Demonstrated strong commitment to safety.
• Required background checks, including: NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse/Maltreatment, NYS Sex Offender Registry, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services fingerprinting, NYS Justice Center Staff Exclusion List, NYS OMIG Medicaid Exclusion List.
• Mandated reporter training.
• Current certification by American Red Cross (or equivalent) in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Applicable provisions of the NYS Education Law with respect to hiring and retaining of licensed professionals.
  
  

Location:

67-35 112th Street, Forest Hills, NY

Additional Information

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.