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General Pediatrician
Basic Function
Provides specialized clinical services to JHAH patients for the diagnosis and management of pediatric disorders and prevention of childhood diseases.
Scope
The General Pediatrician is a staff member of the Mother and Child Health Institute, who provides clinical care and consultative services to inpatient and outpatients with pediatric disorders or who require preventative care. Reports to the Unit Head of General Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospitalists, and the Chair of the Women and Child Health Institute.
Principal Contacts
Has daily contact with patients, family members, staff, nurses, allied health professionals, administrators and physicians.
Principal Duties
- Provides person-centered care and consultations to inpatients and outpatients in the area of expertise
- Provides diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with the highest standards of care and within the delineation of privileges as recommended by the Chief of the Division, and approved by the JHAH Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
- Completes all medical documentation and reports in a timely and professional manner.
- Develops collegial relationships and works collaboratively other physicians, nurses, allied health providers, and administrators across departments and districts at JHAH. Actively participates as a member of multi-disciplinary teams and is a team player.
- Shares in the on call responsibilities according to operational need. Responds to emergency requests for assistance from the emergency rooms at all JHAH facilities.
- Actively participates in the monthly Unit, Division, Department and Hospital staff, clinical, education and research meetings.
- Contributes to the educational activities of the Division, by attending Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs and fosters the education or professional development of trainees or other health care professionals.
- Participates in interdisciplinary, interdepartmental and performance and quality improvement activities including committee service within JHAH.
- Promptly responds to all JHAH queries regarding medical documentation, coding, patient concerns, or risk management.
- Participates in the development and implementation of administrative policies, medical practice procedures, clinical guidelines, and standard operating procedures
Education
- Graduation from an approved medical school.
- One year Internship.
- Possession of a valid license to practice.
- Certification by the American Board or equivalent (e.g. MRCP).
Experience
- Three to five years of residency training post board.
- Specialty training and knowledge in one of the major pediatric sub-specialties such as cardiology or gastroenterology is desirable.
Certifications/Other requirements as applicable
- Good command of oral and written English.
- Ability to adjust to group practice in a medical environment.
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