Job Description - Neonatologist (Full Time) - Jupiter, FL (28282)
Job Summary
The position is primarily clinical, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment, including physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists, and social workers. It offers exposure to both general and high-acuity pediatric cases. The role includes teaching and supervising medical residents and opportunities for research and publication.
Job Specific Duties
- Apply knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions and treatment.
- Engage in ongoing self-education (e.g., reading journals, CME credits, attending conferences).
- Develop and deliver monthly inservices for staff and resident development.
- Coordinate follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient calls.
- Provide clinical services, including history and physical examinations, data interpretation, treatment planning, ordering tests, patient teaching, follow-up, screenings, medication administration, and diagnostic procedures.
- Suggest improvements to the Department Director or attending staff.
- Participate in Performance Improvement, Research, and Publishing activities.
- Teach and serve as a role model to medical students and residents.
- Contribute to 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.
- American Heart Association BLS certification, maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong clinical, research, and teaching skills with a commitment to academic pediatrics.
- Ability to work cooperatively with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Calm and effective under stressful conditions.
- Problem-solving skills to develop care plans and evaluate patient responses.
Primary Location
Florida - West Palm Beach - De George Pediatric Unit JMC