Physician - Pediatric Rheumatology (Center Valley)

St. Luke's University Health Network; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network in the United States seeks a licensed physician to provide general medical services in both practice and hospital settings.

The physician will deliver high-quality, cost-effective care, adhering to established guidelines and participating in quality and performance initiatives. Requirements include graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of residency/fellowship, and MD or DO licensure by the state.

Qualifications

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
• Provides cost-effective, high-quality care based on evidence-based medicine.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to safety and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients.
• Provide cost-effective, high-quality care based on best practice evidenced based medicine.
• Make best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines approved by the medical staff.
• Demonstrates competency in assessment, treatment, and development appropriate to patient age.
• Communicates with referring physicians, patients and families.
• Participates in education of patients and families.
• Coordinates patient care and referrals to other professionals as needed.
• Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of health problems.

Skills

History taking

Physical examination

Patient communication

Clinical decision making

Education

Medical school graduate

Residency/Fellowship completion

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The St. Luke’s Physician provides medical services in the general care and treatment of patients in both practice and hospital settings. Physician provides comprehensive medical services for patients on a continuing basis. Physician will provide high quality, cost effective medical care. This individual will also participate in quality, patient satisfaction and performance improvement initiatives.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.
• Provide cost-effective, high-quality care based on best practice evidenced based medicine.
• Make best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines that have been approved by the medical staff.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range or treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Provide regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients and their families.
• Participates in education of patients and their families.
• Evaluates and implements patient health care needs. Performs routine exams and obtains patient histories. Manages patient treatment program based on assessment of needs. Initiates treatment via prescriptions, diagnostic tests, exams and procedures. Reviews lab results and plans actions according to results. Performs routine health maintenance activities for new and established patients.
• Coordinates patient care and makes referrals to physicians, nurses, psychologists, nutritionists, et cetera, as needed. Collaborates and communicates with other professionals, nurses, physicians, and outside agencies regarding patient care.
• Coordinates patient care and family counseling with public and mental health agencies as appropriate.
• Teaches wellness habits and educates patients on prevention of potential health problems or method of dealing with present problems. Provides information and materials relating to patient health care needs.
• Maintains knowledge of current medical practices and skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to three (3) hours per day; three (3) hours a t a time. Standing for up to eight (8) hours per day; eight (8) hours at a time. Walking for up to six (6) hours per day; one (1) hour at a time. Frequent fingering, handling, grasping, twisting, and turning as it relates to therapeutic procedures. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 pounds. Occasionally lift, carry, and push objects up to 75 pounds. Rarely lifting with assistance, up to 100 pounds. Rarely pushing and pulling patients weighing up to 300 pounds in a wheel chair or stretcher. Occasionally stooping and bending. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Seeing as it relates to normal near, far, color, and peripheral vision. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and high and low frequencies.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or fellowship in area of specialty.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Current or recent experience in area of specialty.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS: MD or DO - licensed by the state licensure board within the State of practice. Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical board.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.