BASIC NATURE OF POSITION:
Provides medical care for children from birth to early adulthood. Examines pediatric patients and performs or orders diagnostic tests. Diagnoses and treats the injuries and illnesses of babies, children, and teenagers. Prescribes medication and orders appropriate treatments. Advises and collaborates with patients' families to educate them about various conditions and how to minimize their impact on children's health. Records diagnoses and recommendations in charts and records. Works with other healthcare professionals, including FNPs and medical assistants to administer care.
Formal education required:
- Graduation from an accredited medical school in the United States or Canada from a foreign medical school recognized by the World Health Organization.
- Completion of three years of training in Pediatrics in an accredited residency program.
- Verification of satisfactory completion of residency training and acceptability as a practitioner of pediatrics, including the achievement of clinical competence and the demonstration of professional and ethical behavior.
- Possession of a valid, unrestricted Michigan state license to practice medicine.
- Candidates must be Board Certified with The American Board of Pediatrics and eligible to obtain licensure in The State of Michigan
Experience/skills/ability required (number of years and type):
- Knowledgeable of Federally Qualified Health Center Operations.
- 5 or more years experience in an ambulatory care setting
- Completion of an accredited residency
Additional knowledge, skills and abilities which are not required but which may be desirable:
- Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers
- Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public
- Good with Children and Families, Patience, Sense of Humor, Ability to Work on a Team, Excellent Communication Skills, Strong Active Listening Skills, Advanced Problem-Solving Abilities, Investigative Skills, Compassion, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Adaptive Learning from Patients, Scientific Reasoning
Specialized training and/or certification/license:
- Federal DEA License
- Valid Michigan Driver's License
- Current CPR/BLS Certificate
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) preferred
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examines infants, adolescents, and young adults to evaluate their growth and development.
- Examine and treat injuries and refer little patients and refer to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary (e.. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists, etc.).
- Evaluates patients to diagnose injuries, illnesses, and developmental problems.
- Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests, such as lab work and X-rays, to gather medical information and reach a diagnosis.
- Prescribes or administers treatments, such as medications, vaccinations, and other therapies.
- Gathers and documents patients' medical histories.
- Advises patients and their families on proper diet, exercise, and disease prevention and treatment.
- Discusses procedures and test results with patients and their families or guardians.
- Tracks patients' conditions over time and adjusts treatments as needed.
- Documents diagnoses and medical impressions for record-keeping and billing purposes.
- Performs rounds at hospitals to check on patients unable to visit office.
- Manages FNP and medical assistant staff and delegates tasks appropriately.
- Refers patients to pediatric specialists as needed.
- Advise patients, parents or guardians and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
- Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development.
- Examine patients or order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
- Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
- Monitor patients' condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
- Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
- Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
- Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
- Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent, or control disease or injury.
- Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
- Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems.
DISCLAIMER:
"This description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.”
