Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Pediatric Medical Director, the Pediatrician provides comprehensive healthcare and preventive services for children from birth through adolescence. Responsibilities include examining patients to diagnose illnesses, promoting preventive health practices, prescribing and administering medications and immunizations, and performing a range of medical duties to ensure optimal pediatric care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Work closely with clinical staff including nurses, medical team assistants, counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, pharmacists, nutritionists, and laboratory technologists to provide integrated healthcare services.

2. Evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients with acute illnesses.

3. Provide treatment, counseling, and referrals for patients with chronic conditions.

4. Coordinate specialty services for consultation and treatment as necessary.

5. Perform patients’ physical examinations and administer immunizations.

6. Conduct health education sessions and preventive screenings.

7. Support additional initiatives as directed by the Medical Director, such as quality assurance programs, community patient education, and survey completion.

8. Adhere to the Pediatric Medicine Policy and Procedures Manual.

9. Participate in Continuing Professional Education programs to provide 50 CME credits every two years.

10. Other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of an approved medical school.

2. M.D. Licensure in New York State.

3. Board certified or board eligible in pediatrics.