Pediatrician - Allergy Immunology

St. Joseph's Health•Paterson, NJ

14h•$184,673

About The Position

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to pediatric patients with allergic, immunologic, and related conditions. The physician will diagnose and manage a broad range of disorders and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. The role also offers opportunities to participate in medical education, clinical program development, and the advancement of pediatric specialty services. The position combines patient care with administrative, educational, and departmental responsibilities. The physician will attend to pediatric allergy and immunology patients, provide consultations, supervise and teach trainees and staff, participate in scholarly activity and research, and contribute to quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and program operations. The stated starting annual salary is $184,673.

Requirements

Fellowship-trained physician.
Strong clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing a broad range of allergic and immunologic disorders.

Responsibilities

Perform consulting and administrative duties and attend division-related meetings as necessary.
Communicate with members of the medical staff as required.
Contribute to planning, coordination, and compliance with hospital and departmental policies.
Contribute to Mortality/Morbidity sessions, Grand Rounds, subspecialty conferences, residents' reports, and similar activities.
Participate in scholarly activity and research.
Supervise and teach residents, medical students, and nursing staff.
Assume responsibility for and supervise resident educational programs as applicable to the Department.
Work with administrative staff to manage and balance the budget.
Recommend equipment needs, modernization, and input for capital budget projects.
Develop mechanisms to evaluate and improve patient satisfaction.
Ensure the Division meets applicable regulatory requirements, including DNV and federal and state guidelines.
Assist in resolving patient complaints, requests, and inquiries.
Collaborate on pertinent departmental and divisional performance-improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties assigned by the Department Chair.
Serve as an attending physician for Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
Interview, examine, and treat patients to meet their medical needs.
Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention, and early detection, providing materials and resources.
Determine referrals based on examination findings and patient needs.
Determine the urgency of follow-up and referral or consultation appointments.
Exercise final medical judgment in health care matters.
Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs.
Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
Document all services in patients' medical records.
Provide consultative and advisory services to clinicians as requested.
Direct medical and other personnel engaged in providing medical or surgical treatment to patients.
Maintain appropriate documentation for services in compliance with regulatory and hospital policies.
Provide on-call and/or clinic coverage as requested by the Department Chairperson.