Complex Care Faculty

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a qualified Pediatrician or Med-Peds physician to join our Division of Complex Health Care in Columbus, OH. The role involves providing comprehensive care to children and adults with complex medical needs, within a multidisciplinary team.

Applicants must be BC/BE in Pediatrics, hold an Ohio medical license, and have or be eligible for board certification. Opportunities for leadership and involvement in research and teaching are available.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required or equivalent.
• Fellowship training required if applicable.
• Ohio medical license required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and treatment to pediatric patients and/or adults with pediatric needs.
• Conduct patient assessments and diagnose conditions.
• Develop and implement treatment plans per established protocols.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to aid diagnosis and care.
• Educate patients and families and coordinate care with healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate medical records and coordinate with other professionals.
• Participate in training/education of students and residents; stay current with medical advances.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MD/DO degree

Fellowship training

Job description

## Complex Care FacultyApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: R-25717**Overview:**The Division of Complex Health Care at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is actively seeking a qualified Pediatrician or Med-Peds physician to join our team.The Division provides primary and specialty care to children and adults with complex medical needs. Our service is holistic, family-centered, and aims to improve health outcomes by reducing fragmentation of care. The Division includes the Complex Health Care Clinic, the Comprehensive Cerebral Palsy Program, and the Comprehensive Pediatric Feeding Program. We also have a consultative inpatient program and sponsor a complex care fellowship.The successful candidate will join an expanding division that consists of an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, dieticians, care coordinators, nurses, medical assistants, and a pharmacist. Opportunities exist to join any of the Division’s programs, as well as other clinical teams at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Numerous opportunities to pursue leadership within the Division exist and are encouraged.Research, quality improvement, education, and advocacy are core activities of the department. Our program is the lead site for the Cerebral Palsy Research Network. We are actively involved in improving the care for all children in Ohio through our Accountable Care Organization, Partners for Kids.Candidates must be BC/BE in Pediatrics. Other subspecialists and graduating residents are welcome to apply. Academic rank is open and commensurate with experience. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be able to think critically, have a strong medical background to provide outstanding medical care, and understand the importance of teamwork. Experience caring for individuals with medical complexity required. Mid-senior career preferred but all interested candidates are encouraged to apply.**Job Description Summary:**Provides medical care and treatment to patients.**Job Description:****Essential Functions:*** Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.* Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.* Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.* Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.* Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.* Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.* Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care. **Education Requirement:*** Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.* Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required. **Licensure Requirement:*** Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.* Unrestricted licensed physician, required. **Certifications:**Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required. **Skills:**(not specified) **Experience:**Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division. **Physical Requirements:**OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelFREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near **Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:**Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment. \"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"