Pediatrician

First Choice Health Centers is looking for a Pediatrician to join our center and provide high quality care to our pediatric patients. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, as well as collaborating with other specialists and staff. You will also have the opportunity to participate in education activities and contribute to the continuous improvement of our services.

This position is located in Manchester, CT.

Why First Choice?

We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and support employee well-being!

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Reimbursement for licenses and CME
• Opportunities for adjunct professor title in partnership with USJ
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
• 20 days of Vacation, 8 Paid Holidays, and 2 Floating Holidays per year
• Retirement savings program, including a safe harbor 401k with up to a 4% company match after 6 months of employment
• Company paid Life insurance
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Complimentary premium Calm membership for you and 5 additional memberships you can share (#1 mental health app)
• A chance to make a difference in the lives of our patients and community.

For more than 25 years First Choice Health Centers has been a leading nonprofit human services organization that breaks down barriers to care helping individuals and communities live healthier lives. To learn more about First Choice Health Centers, visit us at firstchc.org.

First Choice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Experience and Training:

• A valid MD degree and board certification in Pediatrics
• A valid license to practice medicine in the state
• A valid controlled substance license and DEA license
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A desire to work with the underserved population
• A commitment to ethical and professional standards
• BLS Certification

Responsibilities:

• Provide care from birth to early adulthood to promote wellness and preventive care as well as health maintenance and prevention of disease
• Specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of ailments and track patients' growth through to adulthood
• Perform and interpret diagnostic examinations to get essential data of the patient's medical condition
• Creating treatment plans for children with chronic conditions.
• Providing immunizations and other preventative care.
• Educating parents and caregivers on child development, nutrition, and other health-related topic
• Act as primary consultant on all pediatric cases referred by other staff providers