Pediatrician

Oak Orchard Health•City of Batavia, NY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide full scope of Pediatric care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventative care and health maintenance to patients. In addition, a pediatrician is a member of the Oak Orchard Health team and in that capacity they are expected to be familiar with the philosophy, goals and objectives of the organization and work collaboratively to achieve them. They must be cognizant of, and comply with, all Oak Orchard Health policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations

Requirements

Computer aptitude and proficiency
Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook
Experience with electronic health records
Current New York State medical license.
Current DEA certification.
Board eligible or certified. If eligible at time of hire or contract certification is required within twelve (12) months of start date.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

Responsibilities

Obtains patient’s health history and performs physical examinations.
Diagnose and direct counseling for each patient on a plan for treatment.
Prescribe medication in accordance with New York State statute and professional practice guidelines.
Perform minor surgical procedures for which physician is credentialed.
Arrange referral for patients requiring services not offered at Oak Orchard Health.
Review incoming reports (e.g. lab, x-ray, EKG) sign, date and follow-up in a timely manner.
Participate in staff outreach and off-site health care programs in the Oak Orchard Health service area as assigned by the Medical Director.
Comply with the Oak Orchard Health Infection Control plan which includes personally utilizing universal precautions. Ensure compliance by support staff.
Participate in peer review, quality assurance, provider meetings, and other clinical meetings.
Assist in updating protocols and principles of practice as requested.
Assist in outside medical public relations functions.
Adhere to Oak Orchard Health productivity standards and meet at least the minimum requirement.
Lock all chart notes within seven (7) days of the patient visit.
Must maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of New York including, but not limited to, all applicable narcotics licensure (including DEA) required for the full exercise of Physician’s medical staff membership and clinical privileges at Oak Orchard Health.
Any other reasonable requests from senior management.