Infectious Disease Physician (Full Time) Fort Lauderdale

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2h

About The Position

This is primarily a clinical position focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists, and social workers. The role provides exposure to a mix of general and high-acuity pediatric patients. It also includes teaching and supervising medical residents, with opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Current Florida medical license in good standing with the medical board.
• American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification, maintained active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Exceptional clinical, research, and teaching skills, with a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem-solve, formulate a plan of care, and evaluate the patient's response to care.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continue active self-education through activities such as reading journals, earning CME credits, and attending NCH conferences.
• Coordinate and/or develop and deliver monthly in-services to support staff and resident development.
• Coordinate follow-up of tests, laboratory studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Provide clinical services, including performing and recording histories and physical examinations; recording and interpreting pertinent patient data; developing and documenting treatment plans; writing routine orders for laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations; providing patient and parent education; assisting with patient follow-up; performing appropriate screenings; administering medications as required; and ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Make suggestions to the Department Director and/or attending staff that may improve the department.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and publishing.
• Teach and serve as a role model to medical students and residents.
• Participate in the call schedule as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree