Physician- Adolescent Medicine

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a qualified pediatric physician to manage patient care within Tennessee medical protocols. You will diagnose, treat, and coordinate care for acute and chronic pediatric conditions, working with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires an MD with current DEA and DPS registrations and at least 1 year of pediatric experience. You will contribute to education, documentation, and continuous improvement in patient care.

Qualifications

• MD required with licensure in the United States
• Current DEA and DPS certificate of registration
• Minimum 1 year pediatrics experience preferred

Responsabilités

• Provide medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients to meet their medical needs.
• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient health needs.
• Record findings and formulate care plans and prognoses.
• Prescribe medications and related therapies as appropriate.
• Oversee mid-level and nursing staff as assigned.
• Maintain accurate, confidential medical records.
• Consult with Medical Director as needed on patient care issues.
• Educate patients and families about preventive care and treatments.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to optimize patient care.

Connaissances

Active listening

Critical thinking

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Medical principle application

Formation

MD

Description du poste

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

A qualified physician practicing within the scope of the Tennessee regulations managing medical aspects of patient care through written medical protocols.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: YES

Minimum Education: MD

Required License/Certification: Current DEA and DPS certificate of registration.

Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.

Knowledge of ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs.
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services.
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
• Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with regulatory standards.
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
• May refer patients to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic screening tests according to protocol.
• Approaches patients and provides care in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, immunizations, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
• Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance professional development.
• Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Respectfully uses hospital resources and time appropriately, avoiding mis-use, abuse or waste.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
• Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required.

Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required.

Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.

COMPANY CULTURE

At Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence.

We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter - every interaction, every time.

Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.

Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.

Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.

Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.