Family Health Centers of San Diego · 2 days ago
Pediatrician - Developmental and Behavioral
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$235K/yr - $255K/yr
1+ years expFamily Health Centers of San Diego is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to serving underserved communities. The Pediatrician will be responsible for assessing and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder, developing individualized care plans, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality healthcare services for children with developmental and behavioral challenges.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Performs initial assessments for assigned patients with developmental and behavioral difficulties
Administers autism diagnostic testing such as Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) test or other tools as appropriate. This includes an intake for compiling all pertinent history, observation, behavioral assessment, completing a report and a follow up visit for sharing findings with the family
May conduct other age-appropriate testing based on child’s identified needs
Participates in development of patients' individualized care plan, in a timely and thorough manner
Makes treatment recommendations based on interpretation of assessment findings. Is knowledgeable about both internal and external resources the family may need
Works effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Communicates with providers, other physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and with outside agencies and authorities, in a timely and appropriate manner when and if needed. Connects patients to internal/external resources as appropriate; and documents clear plan of care including referrals
Documents need for referrals and works with appropriate clinic personnel responsible for guiding family through internal/external referrals
Completes all required documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and with electronic medical record requirements and complies with patient’s insurance requirements
Follows FHCSD policies and procedures, including (but not limited to), cooperating with the timely submission of credentialing and licensing paperwork; maintaining BLS certification; maintaining CME units based on the requirements of the specifying Board; attending all mandatory meetings; minimizing incident reports; using resources efficiently and providing services in a cost-effective manner
Maintain FHCSD behavioral standards, including (but not limited to), effective listening and communication skills and respectful interactions with colleagues and patients
Complies with productivity expectations
Meets clinic site and organization needs in a reliable and flexible manner; prioritizes work and makes an effort to adhere to schedule
Participates in administrative duties, including lab reports, charts, and medication refills reviewed and managed appropriately
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County
Requires an active Class C California driver's license, proof of liability insurance at $100,000, on vehicle used
No more than 2 points in past 12 months; no suspensions in last 2 years for moving violations; no DUI, reckless or felony driving within 5 years
No license revocation in 7 years
Graduated from an accredited school of medicine
Three years of residency training in pediatrics
Board certification in pediatrics
Additional subspecialty training in developmental-behavioral evals and assessments
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
DEA license
Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California
Training certification in developmental/behavioral assessment and evaluation for autism
At a minimum 1-year experience required
Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic groups
Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation)
Cultural and linguistic sensitivity to populations served required
Knowledge of and ability to take a detailed medical history
Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community medicine
Preferred
Experience with underserved, low-income persons, or homeless persons preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) capabilities strongly desired
Benefits
Sign-on Bonus and Annual Incentives
Free Malpractice Insurance
CME Credit and Time Off
NHSC Loan Repay Eligibility
Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs
Relocation Assistance
Company
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Family Health Centers of San Diego is a center that provides medical and healthcare services in multiple areas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Health Resources and Services AdministrationCDA Foundation
2024-11-22Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Das Vakamudi, PMP, SCPM
Chief Technology Officer
Laura Alvarado
Parent Partner-Program Support Partner
Recent News
2025-11-14
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