Pediatrician

Description

Make a difference every day at Amoskeag Health, where we believe strong healthcare begins with strong human Connections!

Who You Are :

Amoskeag Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatrician who provides high-quality, patient-centered care to children and adolescents. You are comfortable seeing patients independently as well as collaborating with other physicians and non-physician providers (NPPs) to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care. You thrive in a team-based environment, prioritize preventive care, and are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of every child in your care.

What You'll Do :

• Provide complete, comprehensive, family-oriented outpatient care for clients up to age 21, including health examinations, treatment of medical conditions, and follow-up on identified issues.
• Medically manage acute and chronic illnesses, including acute complications and routine follow-up, developing care plans, coordinating care, and determining the need for case conferences.
• Make appropriate referrals to internal disciplines at Amoskeag Health or external agencies for additional services, including sub-specialty evaluation, surgical evaluation, social services, nutrition, substance abuse, and mental health counseling.
• Provide care for clients with acute illnesses, including same-day appointments as determined in collaboration with nursing staff according to Amoskeag Health policies.
• Prescribe medications when indicated to treat medical conditions.
• Conduct appropriate follow-up with clients through phone or written correspondence, including communicating abnormal test results, in consultation with nursing staff.
• Provide clinical consultation to physicians and mid-level providers as needed.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and clear documentation in the electronic medical record, including client contacts, case planning, and plans of care.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and staff.
• Participate in administrative and clinical staff meetings, including case conferences, Medical Advisory Committee, QI Committee, and provider meetings; review minutes if absent.
• Attend mandatory safety-related and infection control in-services as designated by Senior Management.
• Assist in the development of medical and clinical policies and protocols for clients across the life cycle.
• Maintain familiarity with local agencies to improve referral processes and communication.
• Represent Amoskeag Health at local, regional, and national conferences as needed.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the population served and maintain age-related competence.

Requirements

What You'll Bring :