Pediatrician
Company: JOSEPH P. ADDABBO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Location: Jamaica
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: The
Pediatrician provides high-quality, patient-centered care to
children and adolescents at Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center
(JPAFHC). The Pediatrician emphasizes preventive care, chronic
disease management, developmental assessments, and health education
for medically underserved and diverse populations. The provider
works collaboratively with an integrated care team to improve
health outcomes, advance health equity, and support the mission of
the JPAFHC. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Care •
Deliver comprehensive pediatric care from newborns through
adolescents, including well-child visits, immunizations, growth and
developmental monitoring, and acute care. • Diagnose, treat, and
manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma,
diabetes, ADHD, obesity, and infectious diseases. • Order, perform,
and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging studies. •
Provide anticipatory guidance and health education to patients and
families. • Coordinate specialty referrals and follow-up care as
needed. • Provide care via in-person visits and telehealth services
where appropriate. • Participate in rotational on call duties as
assigned to ensure continuity of care. Care Coordination & Team
Collaboration • Work closely with nurses, medical assistants,
behavioral health providers, social workers, and case managers. •
Participate in team meetings, case reviews, and quality improvement
initiatives. • Collaborate with schools, community organizations,
and specialty providers to support patient care. • Ensure smooth
transitions of care for patients with complex needs. • All
providers will share responsibility for on-call coverage, ensuring
patient care needs are met outside regular clinic hours.
Documentation & Compliance • Document all patient encounters in the
electronic health record (EHR) accurately, completely, and timely.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including
HRSA, UDS, OSHA, and infection control standards. • Support
FQHC-specific requirements, including sliding fee scale
documentation, enabling services referrals, and quality reporting.
Quality Improvement & Population Health • Participate in quality
improvement initiatives such as PCMH recognition, HEDIS/UDS
measures, and chronic disease management programs. • Implement
evidence-based guidelines to improve pediatric health outcomes. •
Required to take part in peer review activities to ensure adherence
to clinical standards and best practices. Community & Mission
Engagement • Support the JPAFHC mission to provide accessible,
equitable, and culturally competent care. • Participate in
community outreach, health education events, and collaborations
with local organizations. • Advocate for children’s health and
access to preventive and primary care services.
________________________________________ Work Environment &
Physical Requirements • Outpatient clinic setting, with potential
coverage at satellite sites. • Ability to sit, stand, and walk for
extended periods; occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. • May require
occasional evening or weekend hours depending on the health
center’s needs. ________________________________________
Compensation & Benefits · Competitive salary with potential
productivity or quality incentives. · Comprehensive benefits
package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. ·
Automatic 1% payroll deduction into 403(b) retirement account ·
Paid time off, CME allowance, and CME days. · Eligibility for NHSC
loan repayment and state loan repayment programs Qualifications:
Required • MD or DO degree and completion of an accredited
Pediatric Residency program. • Board-certified or board-eligible in
Pediatrics. • Current, unrestricted medical license in the state of
practice. • DEA registration and BLS/ACLS certification / Medicaid
and Medicare provider numbers. • Experience or strong interest in
caring for underserved populations. Preferred • Experience in FQHC,
community health, or primary care settings. • Familiarity with
PCMH, value-based care, or population health initiatives. •
Bilingual skills (e.g., Spanish) highly desirable. • Experience
with eClinicalWorks EHR systems
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