Physician - Pediatrician

If you believe healthcare is a right, that everyone deserves high quality care
so they can enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing, and you value
each person's individual story – consider joining us at Neighborhood!

We are seeking a pediatrician who is kind, sees opportunities to innovate and
collaborate, and is open to unique perspectives. You’ll be part of a team that
is resilient and seeks fairness by listening and advocating for patients and the
community.

About the Role

As a pediatrician at Neighborhood, you will work in a collaborative team to
provide patient-centered care, including care for people who may otherwise not
have access. You and the clinical staff will design and implement individualized
care in a setting where each patient is treated with respect and compassion. You
will have opportunities to influence decisions regarding care. Essential

responsibilities include

* Oversees and provides direct patient podiatric care
* Facilitates care coordination and clinical collaboration
* Ensure quality care and risk mitigation

You will be primarily based at our Mattina location, 300 Niagara St. in Buffalo,
and will travel to other Neighborhood sites in Western New York as needed.

What it’s Like to Work at Neighborhood

The top three words employees say describe the work environment are: teamwork,
supportive, kind. These are from an anonymous survey of Neighborhood employees
for the Buffalo Business First Best Places to Work competition. Neighborhood has
earned “finalist” distinction in the competition the last four years. We are a
group of flexible and kind individuals who are open to each other’s ideas, and
see opportunities to innovate and find solutions when challenges arise.

Education and Skills to be a Pediatrician at Neighborhood:

* Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy, licensed in NYS prior to start date
* Completion of three-year Family Practice Residency, Internal Medicine or
Pediatrics Residency
* Board-eligible from American Board of Family Medicine and Med-Peds boards;
board certification required within 2 years after completion of residency
training
* Outstanding “bedside manners”: patient-centric with empathy, excellent active
listening and communication skills, engaging and efficient
* Outstanding clinical capabilities and judgment
* Focused on collaborative team-based care
* Responsive and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high accountability
environment
* Proficient in EHR systems
* Flexible; excellent judgment and ability to prioritize resources where they
will be most useful
* Comfortable receiving and providing appreciative and corrective feedback
* Engaged in learning and continuous quality improvement
* Outstanding written and verbal communications skills with a culturally
diverse patient and staff population
* Proficient in working with in-person or telephonic interpreters
* Passionate about providing high quality primary health care to low-income,
undeserved residents and those lacking access to health care

What We Offer

Compensation: $185,000-$200,000 annual salary (based on a full-time, 40 hour
work week)

Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate,
including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other position related
components. 

Sign on Bonus: This position qualifies for a sign-on bonus to be paid
incrementally throughout the successful employee's first year. 

Tuition Reimbursement Potential: Our FQHC status provides a unique opportunity
for tuition reimbursement for Physicians, up to $50,000 for a full time
commitment and up to $25,000 for a part time commitment. A two year commitment
to serve at a FQHC is required. This tuition reimbursement program requires
application and is not guaranteed.

Benefits: You’ll have options for medical, dental, life, and supplemental
insurance. We also offer a 403b match, health savings accounts with employer
contribution, wellbeing programs, continuing education opportunities, generous
paid time off, holidays.

About Neighborhood: Neighborhood Health Center is the largest and longest
serving Federally Qualified Health Center in Western New York, and is the
highest ranked health center for quality in the region. We provide primary and
integrated healthcare services all under one roof, regardless of a person’s
ability to pay. Services include internal/family medicine, pediatrics, OB-GYN,
dentistry, podiatry, psychiatry, vision care, nutrition and behavioral health
counseling, and pharmacy services. We’re working toward a Western New York where
all enjoy their highest level of health and wellbeing.

Neighborhood Health Center is an equal opportunity employer.