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.
Job Specific Duties
* 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 inservices 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
* 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 employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
* Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
* Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
* Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
* Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
* Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Primary Location
Department
NAPLES-PICU-3100-455621Job Status : Pool
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