Pediatrician job in Yuma AZ

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Job description

Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Medical Director at Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC)

Position: Children s Rehabilitative Services Medical Director
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Department: Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
Employment Type: Full-time.

About YRMC

Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to our community. Our Children's Rehabilitative Services (CRS) Clinic is a vital part of our commitment to pediatric care, offering specialized services to children with complex rehabilitative needs.

Job Description

YRMC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Children s Rehabilitative Services Medical Director to lead our CRS Clinic. This crucial role involves:

• Medical Director for Children s Rehab Services & the Pediatric Sub Specialty Clinic.
• Medical Director Point of Contact for all 4 CRS clinics statewide.
• Point of Contact for 20 providers statewide, including physicians and allied health providers.
• Providing annual medical assessments of CRS patients.
• Coordinating care with CRS subspecialists.
• Collaborating with the State on regulatory, insurance, and other matters.
• Working with community providers and assessing community needs.
• Developing and implementing treatment plans for children with rehabilitative needs.
• Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Mentoring and supervising medical staff.
• Engaging in community outreach and education.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Scheduled to see patients Monday Friday
• Full metabolic clinic day
• Completes comprehensive assessments on all CRS members annually. These are complex patients who receive services statewide, reviewing clinic notes from both internal and external visits.
• Available daily for subspecialists to discuss cases, lab work, orders, etc.
• Reviews clinic notes statewide to ensure comprehensive patient assessments, which are utilized by the ED, pediatric hospitalists, and other subspecialists.
• Facilitates the CRS multidisciplinary craniofacial clinic, which meeting monthly.
• Initiated the Pediatric Metabolic Clinic
• Advocates for PCH to receive cardiology powershare, simplifying the reading of pediatric echos.
• Works with insurance companies to address service denials, including surgeries.
• Participates in Healthy Kids after hours and collaborates and Wellness Team.
• Provides updates to community providers, including presentations on obesity management for primary care providers.
• Available at all times to take calls from the ED, pediatricians, pediatric hospitalists, etc., offering extensive experience and infectious disease expertise.
• Assists PCPs in obtaining guardianship applications for children with complicated conditions.

What we offer:

• Guaranteed base salary and comprehensive benefits package
• wRVU production with no cap
• At-Risk Performance quality incentive: 5% of base salary
• Relocation stipend
• 35 days Paid Time off (PTO)
• 6 paid holidays
• CME reimbursement up to $5k annually
• Professional fee reimbursement up to $3500 annually
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral stipend
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• State-of-the-art facilities and technology
• Access to continuing medical education and training
• J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available

Qualifications

• Medical degree with specialization in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty.
• Board certification in Pediatrics or a Pediatric subspecialty.
• Clinical experience in pediatric care.
• Prior experience in a medical director or similar leadership role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Willingness to consider J1 and/or H1B candidates.
• Open to new graduate residents/fellows.

Why Join YRMC?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a supportive environment.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and their families.
• Engage in a community with a growing need for specialized pediatric care.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about pediatric care and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply for the Children s Rehabilitative Services Medical Director position at YRMC. Please submit your resume and cover letter to or visit our careers page at yumaregional.org.

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