Pediatrician-Urgent Care-24 Hours-Farmington, CT

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Farmington, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Urgent Care Physician will be responsible for providing medical attention to patients (up through adolescence) on a walk-in and self-schedule basis. This will include assessing, diagnosing, treating and explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients/family members. The Pediatric Urgent Care Physician will work with a team to provide the high quality care to each patient/family specific to their condition. Academic appointments may be available with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Requirements

Graduate from accredited school of medicine required
MD or DO Degree
Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of CT and must be maintained thereafter
DEA with Controlled Substance required and must be maintained thereafter
Board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics.
Posses strong clinical and academic background
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Maintain CME units based on the requirements of the specifying board, as well as maintain all licensure requirements
Communication skills needed to present goals clearly
Skilled and proficient in electronic medical record documentation for management of patients
Apply current knowledge to the interpretation and organization of data gathered through the assessment process
Be team-oriented
Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups
Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, adolescents, and families
Have a passion for working with complicated patients
Clinical ability to repair lacerations, manage minor fractures and dislocations, drain abscesses, and read x-rays
Able to multi-task effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment
High-energy individual with a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience in Pediatric Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine considered if accompanied by significant clinical experience in Pediatric Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Provide diagnostic healthcare services to patients of all ages through adolescence, including examination of patients for broad spectrum of illness, injury.
Take medical histories, examine patients, order diagnostic testing, interpret test results, make diagnoses, create treatment plans and order appropriate medications.
Perform minor surgical procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, and foreign body removal; anxiolysis/minimal sedation
Perform splinting and casting for minor orthopedic injuries; eye irrigation/decontamination
Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately.
Conduct follow up calls to patients; handle incoming patient, pharmacy or physician calls
Provide health promotion, education and counseling for patient/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies.
Utilizes quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
Participate in the identification and implementation of opportunities to enhance patient and family satisfaction.
Participate in efforts to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and other applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Teaching and supervision of pediatrics residents, advanced practice nursing students when present.