Thrive Alabama is a Federally Qualified Health Center providing care to those underserved populations in our community who would otherwise not have access to quality healthcare.

We are seeking a Pediatrician to join our collaborative team of physicians, other nurse practitioners and ancillary staff to provide acute and chronic healthcare services to our patients.

Thrive Alabama Pediatrics offers comprehensive, evidenced-based primary care services for infants and children age newborn through 18. Our medical team works together to provide wellness and preventative care services, as well as manages common acute and chronic illnesses.

This is a great opportunity to give back to the communities by empowering the people with compassionate, accessible, quality healthcare.

Training and Experience or Minimum Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with a specialty in Pediatric medicine
• Current board certification by the American Board of Pediatric Medicine (ABP)
• Eligible for DEA registration and Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate
• Eligible as a Physician Collaborator in Collaborative Practice Agreements
• BLS certified.

Duties and Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

1. Provide high quality comprehensive medical care to pediatric and adolescent patients.
2. Perform and document HPI, physical exam, diagnostic testing, consultations, outside referrals and other necessary evaluation for diagnosis and treatment based upon Evidence Based Medicine.
3. Ensure that diagnostic testing results (labs, imaging, and procedures) and specialty consultation notes are reviewed in a timely manner, and appropriate treatment and follow-up is completed.
4. Document all findings and pertinent data in EMR, and lock all charts in a period, determined by the CFO, COO, and CMO (or designee), not to exceed 1 week after completion of encounter.
5. Work collaboratively with team of providers and clinical staff to achieve an evidence-based practice, while creating an open and mutually supportive atmosphere for exchange of knowledge and information.
6. Provide telemedicine services as needed to improve access to care and continuity of care within scope of applicable state and federal regulations.
7. Travel to satellite clinics to provide patient care as needed.
8. Provide minor office-based procedures as applicable based upon privileging.

9. Serve as a collaborating physician for mid-level practitioners according to the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners standards. Complete all requirements related to the Collaborative Practice Agreement.
10. Work collaboratively with appropriate specialist(s) to review and treat complex patients and/or refer patients if not within your scope.