Physician, Pediatrics

Cahaba Medical Care Foundation Position

• Pediatrician
• Reports to: Chief Medical Officer

Responsibilities

• And duties:
• 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.