Pediatrician: Expert in Child Health & Growth

FoundCare, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

FoundCare, Inc. is seeking a Pediatrician to lead medical care programs for children from birth through adolescence. You will examine patients, order tests, prescribe treatments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in Palm Beach County.

The ideal candidate has a Florida medical license, completion of pediatric residency, and is able to communicate effectively with families. Board certification is preferred and bilingual capability is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school (MD/DO).
• Completion of a pediatric internship/residency.
• Current, unrestricted medical license to practice in Florida.
• Active Florida Medicaid provider enrollment preferred; eligible to enroll if not current.
• Board Certified in Pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise patients and guardians on diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Collect and maintain patient medical history and exam results.
• Regularly examine children to assess growth and development.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests for diagnosis.
• Explain procedures and test results to patients and guardians.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Prescribe or administer treatment, medications, and vaccines as appropriate.
• Refer to specialists when necessary.
• Coordinate activities of nurses, students, and other staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Prepare reports on birth, death, and disease statistics and workforce status.

Skills

Pediatric Medicine

Independent work

Oral communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Clinical decision making

Bilingual - English/Haitian Creole (P)

Education

MD/DO degree

Pediatric internship/residency

Unrestricted Florida medical license

Florida Medicaid enrollment preferred

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

FoundCare, Inc. is seeking a Pediatrician to lead medical care programs for children from birth through adolescence. You will examine patients, order tests, prescribe treatments, and coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in Palm Beach County.

The ideal candidate has a Florida medical license, completion of pediatric residency, and is able to communicate effectively with families. Board certification is preferred and bilingual capability is a plus.