Pediatric Primary Care Physician - Full Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Pediatric Primary Care Physician provides comprehensive primary medical care to a dedicated panel of pediatric patients, including routine health examinations, preventive visits, and management of acute and chronic illnesses. The physician delivers quality care according to standards of practice and evidence-based clinical guidance as part of an interdisciplinary team in an integrated academic model. The role includes clinical teaching and learning, participation in academic and scholarly work, quality improvement, continuing education, and efforts to improve patient and family satisfaction. The physician may be eligible for an academic appointment with the University of Connecticut.

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 understand age-related differences and needs from neonate through young adulthood and apply them to practice.
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 panel of patients, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness according to evidence-based standards.
Obtain clinical histories, conduct physical examinations and assessments, order diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans.
Conduct routine health examinations, screenings, and evaluations, and recommend preventive health measures and screening tests.
Deliver age-appropriate anticipatory guidance.
Order and oversee on-site dispensing and administration of certain medications and immunizations.
Document clinical information in the electronic health record in a timely manner and complete billing.
Review outside records and consultant reports and summarize relevant information in the medical record.
Determine the need 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.
Regularly review long-term cases requiring ongoing medical attention.
Consult with the Medical Director and other medical professionals regarding patient care, assessment, and education as needed.
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 in an integrated academic model.
Participate in assigned special programs and services, academic and scholarly work, and division citizenship as directed by the division chief.
Assist with resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Serve as collaborating physician for APRNs and PAs and oversee their clinical activities.
Supervise residents and medical students.