MD

KidMed•Glen Allen, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KidMed is an innovative after-hours pediatric urgent care practice with offices in Richmond and Stafford, founded in 2009. We offer excellent care delivered by our pediatric-trained staff with compassion, convenience, and affordable cost. We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and friendly MD who can multitask, work well under pressure, and be a team player. As an MD, you will be responsible for performing basic physical assessments, coordinating the medical plan of care, and securing and evaluating patient health histories. You will collaborate with managing physicians to develop and implement clinical pathways, identify areas for improvement, and facilitate patient flow. Additionally, you will assist with policy implementation, serve as a role model for staff, and administer medications and treatments safely. You will also identify community health resources, perform follow-ups on lab and x-ray results, and consult with physicians on unstable patients. Participation in training and staff meetings is required, as is reporting patient complaints and conveying respect for patient rights. The role involves practicing positive customer relations, maintaining a clean work environment, and functioning as a supportive team member. Please note that the practice is open 365 days a year, and willingness to work weekends and holidays is required.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved Medical Physician program
Valid license to practice as a Physician in the state of Virginia
Valid DEA License
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Experience as a pediatric provider

Nice To Haves

Pediatric urgent care/pediatric ER experience

Responsibilities

Performing basic physical assessments using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
Coordinating medical plan of care.
Securing and evaluating medical health and developmental history of patients.
Collaborating with the managing physicians to develop, implement, and enforce any and all patient care clinical pathways to ensure consistency in the treatment of patients.
Identifying opportunities for improvement in all aspects of the facility.
Facilitating patient flow, communication, and problem resolution.
Assisting with the implementation of policies and procedures.
Serving as a resource person and role model for staff by demonstrating professionalism and leading by example.
Encouraging participation in facilities activities.
Writing and executing orders in accordance with legal, ethical, state, and facility standards.
Administering medications and treatments safely and as prescribed.
Identifying community health resources.
Performing necessary follow-ups with patients on lab and x-ray results as directed by the physician.
Consulting the physician in a timely manner regarding patients showing signs of instability or those who may require admission to the hospital.
Participating in mandatory training and attending staff meetings.
Reporting all parent/patient complaints to the manager in a timely manner to allow for appropriate action to be taken.
Conveying respect of patient's rights and treating all patients with dignity.
Practicing and promoting positive customer/peer relations while fostering a learning work environment.
Maintaining a clean work environment (i.e. ensuring that the work area and staff lounge are tidy and equipment and utensils are put away at the end of each shift).
Functioning as a supportive team member.