Physician/Attending - Child Neurology (Epilepsy) - Broward County

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, Florida, is seeking a qualified clinician for pediatric patient management. The role focuses on diagnosis, treatment, and teaching in a multidisciplinary setting. Responsibilities include providing clinical services, coordinating educational inservices, and participating in research.

Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O., a current medical license, and BLS certification. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic pediatric environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional clinical, research, and teaching skills.
• Able to communicate effectively and relate constructively with patients and co-workers.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and react calmly under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services including history and physical examinations.
• Participates in teaching of medical students and residents.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests and patient interactions.

Skills

Clinical skills

Teaching skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.)

Current state medical license

Job description

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
• Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.