Pediatrician Job at El Centro de Corazón, Houston, TX

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Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, provides care in the disciplines of general pediatrics by planning and carrying out medical care programs for children, birth to adolescence, to aid in mental and physical growth and development. Examines patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices, prescribes and administers medications and immunizations, and performs a variety of medical duties.
Essential Functions
  • Assist the clinic manager in the evaluation and supervision of clinical and auxiliary staff.
  • The pediatrician will work closely with the Medical Director, Clinic Manager and other, appropriate staff and administration to identify, develop, and implement the comprehensive clinical services and preventive services.
  • Completes medical charts after each visit.
  • Assists in internal quality control audits.
  • Provide supervision in case assignment to physician assistant or nurse practitioner, including sign off on charts.
  • Communicate with other providers and follow up patient care duties as necessary consistent with a group practice environment.
  • Supervises medical assistants and lab personnel in area of specific support services for patient care delivery.
  • Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by Medical Director.
  • Attends Provider meetings and actively participates in the update of the Agency’s formulary.
Position Qualifications
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years experience
  • Must have a valid license to practice in Texas and experience working in a high volume clinic environment.
  • Board Certified
  • Current PALS certification
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
  • Must enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Knowledge of professional and ethical standards of health care delivery.
  • Required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or willing to be administered vaccinations upon hire.



About El Centro de Corazón:

Serving Houston’s East End community since 1994, El Centro de Corazón (El Centro) is an accomplished Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with three health centers and offers a comprehensive range of pediatric and adult health care services for the medically underserved and uninsured, which includes primary care, women’s health, dental care, and behavioral health services. El Centro also provides ancillary services, such as case management and eligibility assistance, to help patients and their families overcome obstacles to accessing health care services.

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