Physician / Attending - Infectious Disease (POOL / Staff Relief)

Job Summary

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 client 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

Minimum Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Job : Physician

Department : NCPS-INFECTIOUS DISEASE-3100-479745

Job Status : Full Time

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