Pediatrician (San Francisco or San Jose)
Company: North East Medical Services
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Physician provides primary, urgent or specialty medical care
to patients at the NEMS clinic and performs related duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provides primary, urgent or specialty care
to all patients in accordance with the physician’s medical
specialty. Develops a plan of care for each patient, including:
complete medical history, physical examination, diagnosis,
appropriate treatment and/or referral, including hospitalization
when necessary. Provides diagnosis and treats injuries, illnesses,
and disorders Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests and
explains the results to patients May hospitalize NEMS patients when
appropriate and serve as the attending physicians for the patient
during his/her stay in the hospital. On rotational basis, serves as
the on-call physician when the NEMS clinic is not open. Is able to
work on Saturday clinic on a rotational basis. Stresses on the
importance of preventative health care measures and counsels
patients Prescribes medications or therapies. Uses all available
resources in diagnosis and treatment, such as laboratory and
radiological testing, in an appropriate and cost efficient manner.
Confers with consulting physicians, nurse, patients, and patient’s
families concerning treatment and care of patients. Refers patients
requiring specialist services, but maintains responsibility,
assuring that continuity of care is provided. Participates in the
development and implementation of a regularly updated performance
improvements plans for NEMS. Adheres to ethical, professional and
legal requirements as mandated by federal, state, local and funding
agencies. Documents electronically with NEMS EHR system. Attends
all medical staff meeting and participates in the community health
center’s Quality Assurance program. Complies with all state and
federal mandated regulations Assists in the training of
para-professional and non-medical personnel. Provides guidance to
other health team members in the development of health education
materials and programs for registrants and the community at large.
Provides training or teaching, when appropriate, to medical
students, medical residents, nursing students, and other students
who come to NEMS for training. May provide supervision to mid level
providers such as NP or PA. Full-time physicians are generally
required to maintain hospital privileges, this may include coverage
of the emergency room and inpatient services for non-NEMS patients
if this is a requirement by the hospital to maintain hospital
privileges. Performs other job duties as required by
manager/supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an accredited
school of medicine. Licensed to practice medicine in the State of
California. Ability to work as team with other health professionals
and non-medical personnel. Board eligible or certified in Family
Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn or Emergency
Medicine. If providing subspecialty or specialty services, be board
eligible or certified to that specific specialty or fellowship.
Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required. LANGUAGE:
Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English. Fluent in
Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) is preferred. Fluent in other
languages are an asset. STATUS: This is an FLSA exempt position.
This is an OSHA high-risk position. Sign On Bonus: $180,000
(Forgivable over 5 years) NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San
Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment
qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. NEMS
BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and
vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company
contribution to 401(k).
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