Pediatrician - Jefferson County Department of Health

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About The Position

Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Pediatrician to provide a variety of medical care in the medical specialty area of pediatrics. Pediatricians specialize in the health care needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. A Pediatrician’s work is performed under the administrative direction of the Health Center Administrator and under the medical direction of the Medical Director but requires considerable independent judgment and decision-making regarding diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients. Pediatrician job duties include taking patients' medical histories, examining patients, ordering any necessary medical tests, and creating a plan of treatment for the patient. Pediatrician responsibilities include administering vaccinations, providing preventative healthcare, and teaching patients and their parents about proper healthcare, like hygiene and nutrition. Pediatricians supervise some staff to include providing clinical guidance and completing formal performance evaluations.

Requirements

Possession of an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Alabama or ability to obtain an Alabama license prior to beginning employment (e.g., currently licensed to practice medicine in another State within the U.S.).
Completion of an accredited pediatric residency program prior to beginning employment.
Possession of a Basic Life Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

Board-Certified Physician (American Board of Pediatrics).
At least three years of post-residency Pediatric experience.

Responsibilities

Taking patients' medical histories
Examining patients
Ordering any necessary medical tests
Creating a plan of treatment for the patient
Administering vaccinations
Providing preventative healthcare
Teaching patients and their parents about proper healthcare, like hygiene and nutrition
Supervising staff to include providing clinical guidance and completing formal performance evaluations.
Monitors and provides direct patient care to children in an outpatient setting by conducting patient examinations, reviewing medical charts, administering treatments, counseling patients and parents/guardians, and updating patient charts.
Provides medical services and guidance to children and their parents/guardians by answering questions, routing calls, and researching issues in order to deliver the most effective treatment and services.
Examines children regularly to assess their growth and development to ensure there are no obstacles or medical issues in their development.
Diagnoses children’s health based on patient examination and/or analysis of tests that are conducted in order to recommend treatment.
Recommends course of treatment for patients based on examination, lab results, and referral consultations.
Administers, orders and prescribes medications and vaccinations to patients to address the medical condition.
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.