Physician-Pediatrics-Palliative Care-UHMG-86353

About the role

The Department of Pediatrics Division Pediatrics Palliative Care at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s is seeking a Physician to join our team. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or full Professor is available commensurate with experience. Compensation is highly competitive.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Fulfills established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Maintain department productivity thresholds.
• Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
• Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license.
• Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience.
• Fellowship Training in some specialties.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency).

Licenses and Certifications

• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty.

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently.
• Walking Frequently.
• Sitting Rarely.
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Balancing Occasionally.
• Stooping Frequently.
• Kneeling Frequently.
• Crouching Frequently.
• Crawling Occasionally.
• Reaching Frequently.
• Handling Frequently.
• Grasping Frequently.
• Feeling Constantly.
• Talking Constantly.
• Hearing Constantly.
• Repetitive Motions Constantly.
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly.

Travel Requirements

• 10%