Pediatrician

Essen Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Healthcare is seeking a Pediatrician specialized in the health care needs of infants, children, and adolescents. Responsibilities include diagnosing ailments, recommending treatments, and providing preventative care, with frequent patient checkups.

The ideal candidate possesses an MD or DO degree, a New York State Medical Licence, and experience in primary care. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $175,000 to $190,000.

Qualifications

• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting.
• Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating common childhood ailments and minor injuries.
• Recommending patients for further treatments and specialists when needed.
• Providing preventative care, including the recommendation of vaccines.
• Recording and maintaining health and development information.
• Communicating patients' health, nutritional, and fitness needs to guardians.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree

Current New York State Medical Practitioner License

Job description

Job Summary

Position title: Pediatrician

Job Summary: Pediatricians specialize in the health care needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Most pediatricians are more general practitioners, although some may specialize in pediatric surgery or in more serious medical conditions that are more common in the younger population. Pediatrician duties include monitoring the health, growth, and development of their patients from birth. Pediatricians regularly see their patients for checkups. These checkups occur frequently from birth until the age of two, and then generally once a year through adolescence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating common childhood ailments and minor injuries
• Recommending patients for further treatments and to specialists when needed
• Providing preventative care, including the recommendation of vaccines
• Recording and maintaining the health and development information of their patients
• Effectively communicating their patients' health, nutritional, and fitness needs to their guardians

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school; successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution or completed a US residency or 5 year pathway; Active NY License
• Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing. I’m guessing they can get this during the credentialing process
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting; experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Salary: $175,000-$190,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.