Pediatrician

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Pine Bluff, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatrician physician provides health assessment and direct care to pediatric patients as part of the provider team providing services to patients.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
Completed an accredited 3-year Pediatric residency
Board certified or board eligible
M.D. - Doctor of Medicine or D.O. - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Board Certification in area of assigned specialty
Board Certified Pediatrician or Board Eligible (7 years of eligibility)
License eligible in AR specific to education such as MD (License) or DO (License)

Nice To Haves

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Responsibilities

Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
Prepare official health documents or records.
Performs other duties as assigned.