Description

Brief summary of the job duties and responsibilities

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists, and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
  
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
  
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly in-services to meet staff and resident development needs.
  
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
  
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
  
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
  
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
  
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
  
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Qualifications

Information about the minimum requirements of the position

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
  
• Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
  
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employ
  
• Must be board eligible or certified
  

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