Pediatrician

Palm Medical Centers•Plantation, FL

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Palm Medical Centers is seeking a compassionate, patient-centric Pediatrician to provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care at its Plantation, Florida location. The role serves infants, children, and adolescents, with a focus on preventive medicine, early intervention, developmental milestones, and the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions. Building lasting relationships with patients and families through compassionate, family-centered care is essential. The Pediatrician joins a collaborative team in a supportive, patient-focused environment with clinical support and autonomy. Palm Medical Centers is a growing Florida healthcare organization that provides patient-centered, value-based primary care in partnership with managed care organizations. The Plantation location specializes in pediatric primary care in a welcoming, family-oriented setting. This is a full-time, outpatient position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical institution.
Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics.
Active, unrestricted Florida medical license.
Current DEA registration in good standing.
Strong knowledge of pediatric preventive care, immunization schedules, developmental screenings, and chronic disease management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build relationships with children, parents, and caregivers.
Comfort using Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, family-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing comprehensive pediatric primary care.
Familiarity with Medicaid, managed care, and quality-based healthcare delivery.
Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW).

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive outpatient primary care to infants, children, and adolescents.
Conduct routine wellness examinations, newborn visits, school and sports physicals, and age-appropriate preventive screenings.
Assess, diagnose, and treat acute illnesses, minor injuries, and chronic pediatric medical conditions.
Monitor growth, developmental milestones, and patients’ physical, emotional, and behavioral health.
Administer and manage age-appropriate immunizations in accordance with established pediatric guidelines.
Educate parents and caregivers about nutrition, childhood development, preventive healthcare, and disease management.
Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate specialty referrals when medically necessary.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the Electronic Medical Records system.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to support continuity of care and a positive patient experience.
Promote preventive healthcare, early intervention, and improved clinical outcomes.
Follow Palm Medical Centers’ clinical protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and integrity.