PEDIATRICIAN

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

20d

About The Position

The Pediatrician provides pediatric primary healthcare at the Action Health Center, within the Adolescent Health Division of the Marion County Public Health Department. The physician ensures continuity of pediatric patient care through health maintenance, including evaluation, early detection, and management of medical problems and mental health issues. Appropriate referrals are made when indicated. The physician is board-eligible or board-certified through the American Academy of Pediatrics. The role includes clinical evaluation and treatment, medical record documentation and review, oversight of non-physician providers’ documentation, and educational opportunities for clinical trainees. The physician may provide services at other department sites as needed and participates in public health emergency preparedness and response activities, as directed. The position also requires participation in at least three H.O.P.E. events totaling at least twelve hours annually and functioning as a member of the primary healthcare team.

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited U.S. medical school, or qualification through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
Completion of an internship and residency in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or Obstetrics/Gynecology.
Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Board-eligible or board-certified status.
Current DEA license.
Current state medical license.
Critical thinking skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well across disciplines.
Computer literacy.
Ability to teach medical students, medical residents, and other students.
Diplomacy and tact in dealing with staff and clients.
Ability to work in an environment with a moderate noise level.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform focused clinical examinations and assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status.
Obtain medical histories and other pertinent information, noting deviations from normal, and obtain appropriate specimens for laboratory diagnosis.
Evaluate diagnostic studies and laboratory tests; diagnose patient problems or refer patients for diagnosis.
Dispense and administer formulary medications and instruct patients regarding prescribed therapy.
Document visit activities according to Health and Hospital Corporation standards.
Review charts when indicated.
Maintain medical records and use appropriate forms; provide required audits or sign off on non-physician providers’ documentation.
Provide educational and observational opportunities for visiting medical students, medical residents, non-physician students, and other appropriate clinical trainees.
Provide clinical services at other Marion County Public Health Department sites as needed.
Participate in public health emergency preparedness exercises and respond to public health emergencies as directed.
Participate in at least three H.O.P.E. events totaling at least twelve hours annually.
Work as a member of the primary healthcare team.
Perform other duties as assigned.