Pediatrician

BEAUFORT JASPER HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH•Ridgeland, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatrician will provide medical care for patients, newborn to young adult, to maintain their health, diagnose and treat illness, and monitor their development.

Requirements

Must be a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) having successfully completed an accredited Undergraduate Program, Internship, and Residency Program
Must be Board Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics, or equivalent
Must have and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Must have and maintain a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate, South Carolina Medical License and South Carolina Controlled Substance License

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat illnesses, medical conditions, injuries and emergencies
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
Collect, record and maintain patients' information and histories
Prescribe and administer treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members
Notify patients of laboratory and radiology results and document the conversation
Monitor patients' conditions and progress
Direct, coordinate, consult with and refer patients to other health care providers
Advise patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention
Remain up to date on current trends, discoveries, and developments in the field
Conduct and/or participate in quality improvement projects and other projects within the department
Supervise health care offered by Mid-Level Medical Practitioners and other non-physician medical staff
Serve as an on-call pediatrician in rotation with the other pediatricians
Maintain timely, accurate documentation on all medical records in compliance with established guidelines and policies
Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership