Physician/Attending - Neurology (Epilepsy Surgery)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital • Miami, FL

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About The Position

This is primarily a clinical position focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment with physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists, and social workers. The role includes exposure to general and high-acuity pediatric patients. It also involves teaching and supervising medical residents, with opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Current state medical license in good standing with the medical board.
• American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained as active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Exceptional clinical, research, and teaching skills, with a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem-solve, formulate a plan of care, and evaluate the patient's response to care.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continue professional self-education through activities such as reading journals, earning CME credits, and attending NCH conferences.
• Coordinate and/or develop and deliver monthly in-services to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinate follow-up of tests, laboratory studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Provide clinical services, including performing and recording histories and physical examinations; recording and interpreting pertinent patient data; developing and documenting treatment plans; writing routine orders for laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations; teaching patients and parents; assisting with follow-up; performing screenings; administering medications as required; and ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Make suggestions to the Department Director and/or attending staff to improve the department.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and publishing.
• Teach and serve as a role model to medical students and residents.
• Participate in the call schedule as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree