Pediatrician

• Location 6171 W Gulf to Lake Highway,Crystal River, FL, 34429,United States
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

What You’ll Be Doing

The Pediatrician will specialize in the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. They will promote wellness and education about the prevention of illness and health and direct care for all patients that come to our clinic.

The successful candidate will / be able to:

• Assess the health status ofinfants, children, adolescents, and young adults and develop appropriate plans forhealth supervisionandillnessmanagement.
• Assess and diagnose childhood illnesses, including chronic and acute conditions,oranyotherconditionthatiswithintheexpertiseandknowledge of the pediatrician.
• Formulateaholistic,culturally-sensitive,family-centeredplanofcare recognizing the child and family are active participants.
• Provide comprehensive health assessment by teaching,counseling,andadvisingchildrenandtheirfamiliesaboutgrowthand development,health status,illnesses,management plans,andhealthpromotion, diseaseandinjurypreventing activitiesandprovideanticipatory guidance.
• Provideage-appropriateeducationbasedongrowthanddevelopmental factors, cultural and belief variables and family systems.
• Provideappropriatechildandfamilyeducationregardingpurpose,regimens, side effects,possibleinteractionsofmedicationsand/ortreatments,cost,and alternative treatments or procedures.
• P rovidecarethatreflectsevidence-based practice,ethicalconsiderations,cost and clinical effectiveness andfamily acceptance and/or satisfaction.
• Coordinate care,makeappropriatereferrals,andfacilitatesystems intervention to assure quality care.
• Promote growth and development ofinfants, children,adolescentsandyouadults.
• Useprescriptiveauthority,inaccordancewithstate and federal laws and regulations totreat illness,improve health status, and provide preventive care.
• Participateinperiodicchartreviewswithotherprovidersin the practice as part of ongoing quality assurance.
• Take callonweekdays, weekends and holidays inrotation withtheotherprovidersinthepracticeandwillexamineandtreatpatientsduring regularofficehoursand,whenoncall,duringevenings,weekends, or holidays.
• Examine,diagnosis,andtreatpatientsinboththeinpatient and outpatient setting per practice guidelines.
• Provideoversightandback-upcallcoverageasneededfor Pediatric Nurse Practitioners.
• Promotegoodwillthroughcommunityinvolvementwhen possible/appropriate.
• Pe rform any and all other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Valid Medical Doctor license required
• Maintain all appropriate approvals to prescribe and dispense drugs under applicable State and federal law (CDS DEA license)
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Courteous and compassionate bedside manner

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• 401k
• Continuing Education

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.