Pediatrician

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pine Bluff Clinic is seeking a Pediatrician to join a dedicated provider team delivering comprehensive pediatric care. The physician will assess, diagnose, and manage health needs of infants, children, and adolescents in a hospital-affiliated setting.

Responsibilities include evaluating illnesses, ordering tests, prescribing treatments, counseling families on prevention, and coordinating care with specialists as needed.

Responsibilities

• Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.
• Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
• Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.
• Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
• Prepare official health documents or records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.

This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full time Department: CC603002 ACMG Pine Bluff Clinical Operations

Summary: Pine Bluff Clinic

Additional Information: The Pediatrician physician provides health assessment and direct care to pediatric patients as part of the provider team providing services to patients.

Responsibilities

• 1. Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.


• 2. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.


• 3. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children.


• 4. Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.


• 5. Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.


• 6. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.


• 7. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.


• 8. Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.


• 9. Prepare official health documents or records.


• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s LittleRock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Michael – Business Operations Manager “Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better.”

Linda – Information Systems Analyst “Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children.”

Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.”

Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator “We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children.”

Kathy – Administrative Assistant “When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!”

Nick – Supply Assistant