Pediatrician

US Pediatric Partners; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

US Pediatric Partners in North Carolina seeks a BC/BE Pediatrician to deliver quality pediatric care, with emphasis on prevention and family-centered practice. New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive extensive on-site training and mentoring.

The role involves conducting exams, diagnosing illnesses, administering vaccines, counseling families, and maintaining confidential records while staying current with pediatric guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina medical license in Pediatrics.
• Board-certified/eligible in pediatrics (BC/BE).
• Strong diagnostic and clinical reasoning abilities.
• Experience with pediatric vaccination protocols.
• Proficient in traditional and web-based prescription systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop an informed diagnosis based on history and exam.
• Perform thorough newborn and child examinations.
• Assess and treat injuries and refer when needed.
• Counsel parents on diet, exercise, and disease prevention.
• Prescribe medications and provide usage instructions.
• Maintain confidential medical records.

Skills

Pediatric epidemiology

Diagnostic skills

Pediatric pharmacology

Prescription systems

Active listening

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Education

North Carolina medical license with Pediatrics

Job description

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

BC/BE Pediatrician

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:

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

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases.
• Highly skilled in the application of 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.

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