Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
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We are an independently owned (2 owners) medium sized primary care pediatric company who are expanding! We focus on culture first and foremost we are looking for a licensed Board Certified Pediatrician to examine and treat little patients and help in preventing diseases and illness complications.
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Our pediatrician must be patient and caring and able to foster long term relationships with the children, their parents, and the staff. We are looking for a personality that fits our family run company.
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The person must have the ability to have fun at work and value a work-life balance. This is a very rare opportunity in one of the best up-and-coming areas in Texas.
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Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
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Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
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Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
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Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
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Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
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Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
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Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
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Advise parents on children's diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
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Keep updated records of patients' illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)
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Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences
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Help train and work with other clinicians and future providers
Qualifications:
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Proven experience as a pediatrician
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In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
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Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
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Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects
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Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
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Active listener, patient and calm
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Outstanding diagnostic and problem solving abilities
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Excellent communications skills
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Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics
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Valid license to practice medicine
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Ability to delegate duties in a respectful manner
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Keep a healthy culture at all times to improve employee and patient retention
Benefits:
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Dental insurance
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Employee discount
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Health insurance
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Paid time off
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Professional development assistance
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Referral program
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Retirement plan
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Vision insurance