Pediatrician

Kidzcare; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidzcare in North Carolina is seeking a BC/BE Pediatrician to deliver high-quality pediatric care and build trusting relationships with children and families. New graduates welcome; on-site training and support provided to transition into practice.

The role involves diagnosing, treating, and preventing childhood illnesses, performing newborn and child exams, administering vaccines, and counseling families on health and prevention strategies in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases.
• Diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques.
• Up-to-date knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects.
• Experienced in traditional and web-based prescription systems.
• Demonstrates active listening skills.
• Ability to diagnose and problem-solve.
• Superbly adept in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop an informed diagnosis based on the child’s medical history.
• Performs thorough examinations on newborns and children to monitor and record their health and physical development.
• Diagnose a sick child’s medical condition by examining and querying symptoms.
• Assess and treat injuries; refer to other physicians when needed.
• Inform parents on children’s diet, exercise, and disease prevention measures.
• Recommend and interpret lab tests to identify infections or defects.
• Dispense vaccines in accordance with governmental guidelines.
• Prescribe medications with clear usage instructions.
• Maintain updated confidential records of illnesses, surgeries, and other medical events.
• Participate in professional development to stay current in pediatric medicine.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Pediatric epidemiology

Diagnostics & treatment

Child medications knowledge

Prescription systems

Active listening

Diagnosis & problem-solving

Oral & written communication

Job description

Description

BC/BE Pediatrician

Description

Job Purpose:

Delivers quality healthcare based on an extensive knowledge and thorough understanding of childhood diseases and epidemiology, establishes trust with patients and family members to facilitate professional medical relationships focused on maintaining good health and effectively treating and preventing diseases and illnesses.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. We welcome providers at all experience levels and offer extensive on-site training and support to help new clinicians successfully transition into pediatric practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Develop an informed diagnosis based on technical knowledge and the child’s medical history.
2. Performs thorough examinations on newborns and children to monitor and record their health and physical development.
3. Diagnose a sick child’s medical condition by performing a thorough examination together with learning of symptoms through in-depth questioning.
4. Assess and treat injuries and if appropriate, recommend the child to other physicians based on their medical situation.
5. Inform parents on children’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures.
6. Recommend and interpret appropriate lab tests results to identify potential infections and/or defects.
7. Dispense vaccines in accordance with applicable governmental guidelines.
8. Prescribe and provide clear instructions for the use of medications.
9. Maintain updated confidential records of child’s illnesses, surgeries, and other medical events.
10. Participate in professional development activities to stay up with Pediatric medical advancements and best practices.
11. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases.
2. Highly skilled in the application of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques.
3. Up-to-date knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects.
4. Experienced in traditional and web-based prescription systems.
5. Demonstrates active listening skills.
6. Ability to diagnose and problem-solve.
7. Superbly adept in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.

Licensure Requirements:

Hold an active North Carolina license to practice medicine with a specialty in Pediatrics