Pediatrician (Lee's Hill)

Mary Washington Healthcare•Fredericksburg, VA

About The Position

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. We are recruiting for a dedicated, compassionate pediatrician to be responsible for the medical care of children from infancy to college age. If you are looking to be part of a busy, successful hospital-based practice, look no further! Bring your clinical and caring skills and join an awesome group of experienced providers supported by a team of efficient office staff!

Requirements

New residents encouraged to apply.
Active VA medical licensure or ability to obtain VA licensure
Board-certified or board eligible in pediatrics
Current BLS
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to relate to children.
Strong decision-making, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
Good organizational, leadership, and teamworking skills.
A caring and compassionate nature when working with children and their families.

Responsibilities

Provide general medicine, growth and development monitoring, and immunization tracking and administering.
Well-child Care and Care for Acute/Chronic Illness
Provide annual physicals for school and sports activity
Diagnosing and treating illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries.
Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
Collecting, recording, and maintaining patients' information and histories.
Prescribing and administering treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care.
Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members.
Monitoring patients' conditions and progress.
Directing, coordinating, consulting with, and referring patients to specialists, therapists, and other medical services.
Advising patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Remain up to date on current trends, discoveries, and developments in the field.
You will also ease children with chronic conditions and offer support and advice to parents about children's health, safety, nutrition, and fitness needs.