Physician​/Attending - Pediatric Emergency Medicine; Baptist Pool​/Per Diem Homestead, FL

Job Title: Physician/Attending - Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Baptist Pool/Per Diem)

Location: Homestead, FL (27113)

Job Summary:

The position is primarily a clinical role involving the diagnosis, treatment, and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists, and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients and includes teaching and supervision of medical residents, as well as opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties:

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Actively self-educates (e.g., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences).
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly in services to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Provides clinical services to patients, including performing and recording history and physical examinations, interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting treatment plans, writing routine orders for laboratory studies, x-rays, and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications, and ordering and performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated.
• Suggests improvements to the Department Director and/or attending staff.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research, and Publishing.
• Teaches and serves as a role model to medical students and residents.
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Current state medical license in good standing with the medical board.
• American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained in good standing throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional clinical, research, and teaching skills with a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Problem-solving skills to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.