Physician (Pediatric Hospitalist)

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations to gather medical histories and assess symptoms.
• Perform physical examinations to diagnose medical conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as blood tests, X-rays, and MRIs.
• Develop and implement treatment plans, which may include medications, therapies, or surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about medical conditions, treatments, and preventive care.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, specialists, and therapists, to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Stay current with advances in medical research, treatments, and technologies through continuing education and professional development.
• Adhere to medical ethics and legal standards in patient care and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Qualifications and Education:
• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Residency training in a specialty area, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, surgery, or psychiatry.
• Board certification or eligibility in the appropriate specialty.
• State medical license to practice medicine.
• Skills and Abilities:
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of medical principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Demonstrated competency dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Equipment Operated

• Operate medical instruments such as stethoscopes and diagnostic tools, along with procedural equipment like IV pumps, catheters, and wound care supplies.
• Utilize computers for electronic health records.
• Communicate using various software tools and personal protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazards like bloodborne pathogens.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 100 pounds to assist fallen patients.
• Able to lift 10 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.
• May be exposed to adverse indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, bloodborne pathogens, physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.) and chemical hazards.