Pediatric Urgent Care Physician - Per Diem - Hartford, CT

Connecticut Children's; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's is seeking a Pediatric Urgent Care Physician responsible for providing medical attention to patients up through adolescence. This role includes diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of illnesses and injuries while engaging with patients' families.

The ideal candidate is an MD or DO with experience in Pediatric Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine. Good communication skills and a bilingual ability (English/Spanish) are preferred, ensuring a compassionate and effective healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of experience in Pediatric Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine preferred.
• Current unrestricted license to practice in CT is required.
• DEA with Controlled Substance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic healthcare services to patients of all ages.
• Document patient encounters accurately.
• Conduct follow-up calls to patients.

Skills

Diagnostic healthcare services

Minor surgical procedures

Patient education

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

MD or DO degree

Graduate from accredited school of medicine

Successful completion of a residency training program

Job description

Job Description

The Pediatric Urgent Care Physician will be responsible for providing medical attention to patients (up through adolescence) on a walk‑in and self‑schedule basis. This will include assessing, diagnosing, treating and explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients/family members. The Physician will work with a team to provide high‑quality care to each patient/family specific to their condition.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic healthcare services to patients of all ages through adolescence, including examination for a broad spectrum of illness and injury.
• Take medical histories, examine patients, order diagnostic testing, interpret results, make diagnoses, create treatment plans and order appropriate medications.
• Perform minor surgical procedures including laceration repair, incision and drainage, and foreign body removal; anxiolysis/minimal sedation.
• Perform splinting and casting for minor orthopedic injuries; eye irrigation/decontamination.
• Document patient encounters thoroughly and accurately.
• Conduct follow‑up calls to patients; handle incoming patient, pharmacy or physician calls.
• Provide health promotion, education and counseling for patients/families related to medication, diagnosis, health issues and coping strategies.
• Utilize quality improvement tools to develop processes that promote continuous improvement in delivery of patient care, patient outcomes, or work flows.
• Participate in the identification and implementation of opportunities to enhance patient and family satisfaction.
• Participate in efforts to ensure compliance with JCAHO standards and other applicable accreditation and regulatory standards.
• May participate in peer review and quality assurance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Academic appointments may be available with the University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Teaching and supervision of pediatrics residents, advanced practice nursing students when present.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Required

• Graduate from accredited school of medicine: required.
• MD or DO degree.
• 2 or more years of experience in Pediatric Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine: preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish): preferred.
• Successful completion of an approved residency training program.

License and/or Certification Required

• Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of CT and must maintain thereafter.
• DEA with Controlled Substance required and must be maintained thereafter.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics. Board certification in Family Practice or Internal Medicine considered if accompanied by significant clinical experience in Pediatric Urgent Care.