Pediatrician

Kidzcare; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kidzcare in North Carolina seeks a BC/BE Pediatrician to deliver high-quality pediatric healthcare. The role emphasizes building trust with families and applying current pediatric knowledge across exams, vaccines, and treatment plans.

New graduates are encouraged to apply; extensive on-site training and support are provided to ease transition into practice and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases.
• Highly skilled in diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles.
• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop informed diagnoses based on medical history and exam.
• Perform thorough pediatric examinations and monitor growth.
• Assess and treat illnesses; refer to specialists when needed.
• Educate parents on diet, exercise, and preventive care.
• Interpret lab results and vaccines per guidelines.
• Maintain confidential medical records and documentation.

Skills

Pediatric epidemiology

Diagnostics & treatment

Pediatrics pharmacology

Clinical communication

Patient education

Tools

Electronic prescribing systems

Job 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