Pediatrician

La Rabida Children's Hospital • Chicago, IL

21h

About The Position

SUMMARY: Ambulatory physician provide acute medical care and primary preventive care services to children from birth to young adulthood.

Requirements

• MD/DO
• Unrestricted medical license in Illinois; board certified pediatrician required
• Post residency; 2-3 years of experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate knowledge and expertise in patient care (pediatrics preferred).
• CPR issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Pediatric Advance Life Support

Nice To Haves

• experience with medically complex and technology dependent patients is appreciated
• Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
• Active member in appropriate professional organization

Responsibilities

• Utilizes advanced knowledge, skills, and expertise in pediatrics for an identified population of patients, including acute & primary care, health promotion, prevention of disease, and management of chronic disease.
• Performs delegated medical functions as described in written protocols and/or a collaborative agreement that have been approved by medical and nursing administration.
• Systematically assesses the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs of patients and families through the use of a medical screening exam (MSE), history and physical exam, and other assessments as appropriate.
• Develops a plan of care for each patient/family based on assessment and documents according to policy.
• Demonstrates competence consistent with evidence-based practice in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of identified patients.
• Monitors clinical outcomes to improve the quality of care for patients.
• Evaluates and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Integrates the role of teacher into clinical practice to provide patient education.
• Assesses learning needs, provides for education and evaluates learning objectives are achieved.
• Assists the staff in providing patient and family education.
• Consults within the organization on current pediatric clinical practice and disease management in area(s) of expertise.
• Functions as a resource to the community in areas of expertise.
• Participates as a member of related professional organizations.
• Functions as a role model and informal leader.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees