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About Us

Southside Medical Center, Inc. was founded in 1967 as the Atlanta Southside Comprehensive Health Center. We are a non-profit Medical Center that provides primary health care and related services to the medically under-served and uninsured. SMC has been nationally recognized by the National Association of Community Health Centers for having one of the best primary health care delivery systems for the medically under-served in the country.

SMC has 11 locations across the state of Georgia. Our main Center is located near the Georgia State Football Stadium in Fulton County. We also have two other locations in Fulton County; one at Dobbs Elementary School and the other in East Point. We have two locations in Dekalb County on Gresham Road and in Decatur, and three locations in Clayton County in Lovejoy, Riverdale and Forest Park. One location in Gwinnett County in Norcross, and a location in both Spalding and Butts Counties.

Southside Medical Center, Inc. is a leader in organizing, providing and supporting affordable health care and related services to the public through diversified business activities. Our mission is that we are committed to providing exceptional primary health care and related services to the medically under-served of Metropolitan Atlanta.

Position Summary

Responsible to the Lead Pediatrician. Performs specialized health services, examining, diagnosing, and treating both in-patient and out-patient pediatric patients, usually ranging from birth through 16 years, within a health center setting. A significant aspect of the job involves working as part of a team with professional and paraprofessional staff which is family oriented and is directed toward a preventative and orientative role to promote better understanding between staff and those served by the health center.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

1. Examines, diagnoses, treats, and generally cares for pediatric patients on an out-patient basis: may visit pediatric patients in hospitals to render port-natal, curative, therapeutic and diagnostic services.

2. Works with professionals and Para-professionals, including nurses, social worker, mid-level practitioner and medical assistants as part of a team approach to meet the various interrelated needs of families and individuals under care.

3. Provided pre-school children with a complete medical health assessment for auditory, visual and dental defects: any other problems which may interfere with the child’s performance are also evaluated.

4. Treats all types of acute and chronic illnesses which are followed until the condition has either been resolved or stabilized.

5. Participates in educational classes for nurses and medical assistants.

6. Acts as consultant and guide to other physicians in the treatment of children.

7. Monitors the quantity and quality of patient care of the mid-level provider in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer.

8. Manages and/or follow patients of Southside Center’s mothers.

9. Maintains abilities to perform newborn resuscitation adequately.

10. Maintains active hospital privileges to hospitals which Southside’s Director of Health Services determines the staff will maintain privileges.

11. Performs related work as required and other duties assigned by Chief Medical Officer.

12. Participated in health fairs.

13. Attends scheduled staff meetings and participates in other committee meeting as assigned.

14. Ability to function independently, attends to detail, work under pressure and prioritize multiple projects.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to diagnose and treat pediatric illnesses.

2. Ability to communicate with patients and medical

3. Knowledge of agency activities for referral purposes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

M.D. degree with specialization and residency in Pediatric Medicine and Georgia License, current D.E.A. certificate. Must be able to be insured by a malpractice carrier. Must be able to maintain active hospital admitting privileges.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

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Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty:

• Pediatrics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BC/BE (Preferred)
• Medical License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location