Pediatric Primary Care Physician - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

23h

About The Position

The Pediatric Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive, high-quality primary care to a dedicated panel of pediatric patients, including routine and preventive care and management of acute and chronic illness. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team in an integrated academic model and includes clinical care, care coordination, documentation, quality improvement, and participation in teaching and scholarly work. Academic appointments may be available with the University of Connecticut. The physician serves as the collaborating physician for APRNs and PAs and oversees their clinical activities, and supervises residents and medical students. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Successful completion of a pediatric residency program.
Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Medicine.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration certificate.
Knowledge of division clinical processes and best practices.
Demonstrated clinical competency in pediatric health supervision and pediatric acute and chronic diseases, assessments, procedures, and treatments.
Critical-thinking skills.
Evidence-based decision-making skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Collaboration skills and ability to partner with others.
Ability to recognize and apply age-related differences and needs across patient populations from neonates through young adults.
Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients and families.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a chief residency or at least one year of practice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide primary medical care to a dedicated patient panel, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses according to evidence-based standards.
Obtain clinical histories; perform physical examinations and assessments; order diagnostic testing; and formulate treatment plans.
Conduct routine health examinations, screenings, and evaluations, and recommend appropriate preventive measures and screening tests.
Provide age-appropriate anticipatory guidance.
Order and oversee the on-site dispensing and administration of certain medications and immunizations.
Document clinical information and complete billing in the electronic health record in a timely manner.
Review outside records and consultant reports and summarize relevant information in the medical record.
Identify needs for additional services, including nursing, care coordination, social services, health education, and specialty referrals.
Participate in multidisciplinary clinical team meetings and coordinate care in a team-based setting.
Refer patients to hospitals for emergency care or admission when needed and communicate with hospital staff as appropriate.
Use and promote evidence-based clinical practice and regularly review long-term cases requiring ongoing medical attention.
Consult with the Medical Director and other medical professionals regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other hospital patient-care programs.
Help identify and implement opportunities to improve patient and family satisfaction.
Participate in efforts to ensure compliance with JCAHO and other applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
Participate in teaching and learning within the integrated academic model, and perform academic and scholarly work and division citizenship as directed by the division chief.
Participate in assigned special programs and services.
Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Serve as collaborating physician for APRNs and PAs and oversee their clinical activities.
Supervise residents and medical students.
Perform other duties as assigned.