Pediatrician Job at UVA Health in Culpeper, VA

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated pediatrician to join their award-winning team in beautiful Culpeper, VA. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment, recognized clinical excellence, and a commitment to work-life balance. You'll be responsible for managing patient care, performing assessments, and providing education to families. With a focus on outpatient care, this role allows you to make a significant impact on the community's health while enjoying a supportive team atmosphere. If you're passionate about pediatrics and eager to contribute to a thriving practice, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Work-life Balance

Collaborative Team Environment

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with MD or DO degree.
• Board certification in specialty required within 2 years of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient management through collaboration with healthcare team.
• Perform comprehensive health histories and physical assessments.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and procedures.

Skills

Patient Management

Medical Assessment

Communication Skills

Diagnostic Studies Interpretation

Emergency Response

Educational Program Development

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Accredited Residency

Tools

Computerized Scheduling

Job description

UVA Pediatrics Culpeper in Culpeper, VA is seeking a full-time pediatrician to join their award-winning team. Join a thriving practice in beautiful Culpeper, VA with a collaborative team environment, recognized clinical excellence, and work-life balance.

Position Highlights

Practice Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 8 pm, Friday 8 am - 5 pm, Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm

Schedule is 4, 10 hour days Monday - Friday with rotating Saturday hours.

Saturday clinic coverage (typically once every 5-6 weeks).

Rotating call coverage.

Outpatient only.

Practice offers both primary care and same-day appointment visits.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, office manager, and nursing staff to facilitate patient management through the health care system.
• Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosing, and initiation of medical processes or procedures commensurate with training and experience and as credentialed by the UVA Health System.
• Performs and legibly documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments on assigned patients and episodic evaluation on others, including initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed.
• Formulates diagnoses and identifies problems and health risk profiles of selected patients and communicates this information to other members of the health care team.
• Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with staff.
• Performs procedures and/or surgeries within the scope of practice and UVA Health System credentials/privileges.
• Orders medications, treatment, and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.
• Requests consultation and initiates referrals to other physicians, including specialists and other healthcare providers when needed.
• Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process or therapeutic or diagnostic interventions.
• Provides information and support to patients and families regarding disease process and treatment plan, thus facilitating communication between patients/families and healthcare team.
• Participates in on-call responsibilities either in practice or inpatient environment.
• Educates patients and families regarding planned diagnostic procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Health System and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
• Participates in the clinical experience of medical students, interns, residents, and graduate nurses as appropriate.
• Participates in group peer and other review activities.
• Promotes timely and compassionate communication between families and health care team.
• Reports in a timely manner births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious diseases and other information critical to the patient’s and/or the public’s health as required by legal or governmental authorities.
• Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
• May serve on selected committees of nursing, medical and administrative staff as needed.
• Participates in activities that contribute to the education of other health care professionals.
• Develops and presents educational programs to the medical and nursing staff.
• Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs, and regional/national professional conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited medical school with a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO). Completion of accredited residency in chosen specialty.

Experience:

• None required.

Licensure:

• Board certification in specialty (if newly graduated from residency, must be obtained within 2 years of graduation). Unrestricted license to practice within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Current DEA certificate without restriction.

Skills:

• Experience utilizing a personal computer and computerized scheduling.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.