Allergist

• Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with allergic, immunologic, and respiratory conditions.
• Manages acute and chronic conditions including:
  Environmental allergies, food allergies, drug allergies, asthma, Eczema and atopic dermatitis, Urticaria and angioedema, immunodeficiency disorders, allergic rhinitis and sinus disease
• Conducts and interpret diagnostic procedures, including skin testing, pulmonary function testing, and laboratory evaluations.
• Develops individualized treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
• Prescribes and manages pharmacologic therapies and immunotherapy treatments.
• Assesses and manages allergic emergencies, including anaphylaxis.
• Provides education regarding disease processes, triggers, prevention strategies, and treatment plans.
• Counsels patients and families regarding medication use, environmental controls, and allergy management.
• Promotes patient engagement and adherence to care plans.
• Collaborates with primary care providers, pediatricians, pulmonologists, dermatologists, ENT specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinates referrals, consultations, and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
• Supports infection prevention and risk management activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments in allergy and immunology practice.

• Comprehensive knowledge of allergy, asthma, and immunologic disorders.
• Proficiency in allergy testing and interpretation of diagnostic results.
• Ability to develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, families, staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Skill in clinical decision-making and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.

• Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited medical school required.
• Board Certification or board eligible in Allergy and Immunology and medical licensure or eligibility in the State of Nebraska required.

• Other Duties:
  This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research…