Pediatric Pulmonologist - Part Time - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Pediatric Pulmonologist diagnoses, treats, and manages children, adolescents, and young adults with conditions ranging from straightforward to complex. These include chronic cough, recurrent pneumonia, asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic mechanical ventilation, interstitial lung disease, sleep-disordered breathing, and related conditions. The role delivers comprehensive, quality patient care according to professional standards and works as part of an interdisciplinary team in an integrated academic model. The position includes clinical care, 24-hour pediatric call coverage, teaching and learning, academic and scholarly work, division citizenship, and participation in quality improvement and other patient-care programs. The role has no direct reports but oversees fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers.

Requirements

MD or DO degree.
Completed pediatric fellowship training.
Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology; if not board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology, must be board certified in Pediatrics.
Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut.
Active and unrestricted DEA certificate.

Responsibilities

Assess, evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients.
Perform and/or order clinically appropriate procedures.
Review medical histories, diagnostic laboratory tests and X-ray results, and clinical examinations; conduct physical examinations; formulate care plans; and document services in accordance with professional standards, payer requirements, and division policies and procedures.
Prescribe clinically appropriate medication and treatment.
Refer patients to other physicians, specialists, and health care providers when necessary.
Maintain accurate, complete, appropriate, timely, and legible medical records for professional services provided.
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 as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education.
Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other hospital patient-care programs.
Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model.
Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
Participate in peer review, development, and consultation.
Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
Perform academic and scholarly work and contribute to division citizenship as directed by the division chief.
Participate in 24-hour pediatric call coverage.
Provide documentation that meets insurance company requirements and appeal denials in a timely manner.
Assist in resolving complaints, requests, and inquiries from patients.
Oversee fellows, residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers (APRNs and PAs).
Perform other duties as assigned.