PEDIATRICIAN

Marion County Public Health Department; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Health Department seeks a physician to provide pediatric primary health care at the Action Health Center, part of the Adolescent Health Division. The physician will ensure continuity of care through health maintenance, evaluation, and management of medical and mental health issues with referrals as needed.

The role requires MD/DO eligibility or board certification, internship and residency in relevant fields, and active CPR certification.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited U.S. medical school or ECFMG certification.
• Completion of internship and residency in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or Obstetrics/Gynecology.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a primary health care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric primary health care with emphasis on health maintenance and early detection.
• Conduct focused clinical exams and document findings per standards.
• Make appropriate referrals and educate patients about prescribed therapies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching medical students/residents

Diplomacy & tact

Physical stamina/light lifting

Education

MD/DO from US medical school or ECFMG

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Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: [e-mail] .

Job Role Summary

Responsible for Providing pediatric primary healthcare at the Action health Center, the Adolescent Health Division of the Marion County Public Health Department. The physician will ensure continuity of pediatric patient care through health maintenance activities, including evaluation/early detection and management of medical problems and mental health issues. Appropriate referrals will be made when indicated. The physician should be either board eligible or board certified through the American Academy of Pediatricians.

• Performs a focused clinical exam. Assess physical and psychosocial status of patients.Obtains medical history and other pertinent information noting deviation from the normal. Obtains appropriate specimens for laboratory diagnosis.
• Evaluates diagnostic studies and lab tests. Diagnose patient problems or refers for diagnosis. Dispenses and administers formulary medications. Provides instruction to patients regarding prescribed therapy.
• Documents visit activities in accordance with Health and Hospital Corporation standards.
• Reviews charts when indicated.
• Maintains medical records, utilizes appropriate forms; provides required audits or signing off on non-physician providers’ documentation.
• Provides educational/observational opportunities for visiting medical students, medical residents, non-physician students and other appropriate clinical trainees.
• May provide clinical services at other Marion County Public Health Department sites as needed.
• Participates in public health emergency preparedness exercises and in the response to public health emergencies, as directed.
• Participates in a minimum of Three H.O.P.E. events totaling a minimum of twelve (12) hours annually.
• Be proficient in working as a member of the primary health care team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. attainment from an accredited U.S. Medical School or Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
• Completion of Internship and residency in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or Obstetrics/Gynecology.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Board Certification eligible or Board Certified.
• Current DEA License.
• Current State Medical License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Critical thinking skills.
• Good Written and Oral communication.
• Ability to work well across disciplines.
• Ability to teach medical students, medical residents, and other students.
• Diplomacy and Tact in dealing with Staff and clients.
• Must be able to perform job duties in environment with moderate noise level (ex. Business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Has exposure to communicable disease; combative parents/families in stressful situations.
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.