Pediatrician

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a pediatric clinician to provide after-hours, family-centered care for children under 18 in a dedicated clinic. The role combines clinical work with teaching within the Pediatrics Department's Pediatric Emergency Medicine division.

The position is part-time, focusing on urgent pediatric care, with opportunities to mentor learners and contribute to clinical education while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective

Qualifications

• Strong pediatric emergency/urgent care clinical skills.
• Excellent communication with children and caregivers.
• Sound clinical judgment in fast-paced, acute care settings.
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based care and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage pediatric patients with urgent, acute conditions and injuries.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care with clear communication and shared decision-making.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective treatment and disposition.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and quality of care.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and clinical education activities for learners.

Skills

Pediatric ER/UC skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

Team-based care

Job description

Role Summary

Provide family-centered clinical care for children under 18 presenting with acute illnesses or injuries at an after-hours care clinic. Serve as a part-time faculty member within the Pediatrics Department, Pediatric Emergency Medicine division.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage pediatric patients with urgent, acute conditions and injuries.
• Deliver patient- and family-centered care with clear communication and shared decision-making.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective treatment and disposition.
• Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and quality of care.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and clinical education activities for learners.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong pediatric emergency/urgent care clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and bedside manner with children and caregivers.
• Sound clinical judgment in fast-paced, acute care settings.
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based care and continuous improvement.