Physician - Pediatrics (Ashtabula Pediatrics/LakeHealth)UHMP-66545

University Hospitals; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care institution in Ohio is seeking a Physician specialized in Pediatrics to deliver excellent patient care. Responsibilities include managing direct evaluations, prescribing treatments, and supervising medical students. Ideal candidates must hold a Doctorate in Medicine and possess the relevant certifications. This role offers a highly competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Must have an unrestricted medical license.
• Fellowship training in specific specialties required.
• Ability to maintain quality and safety standards in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct patient care and perform evaluations.
• Prescribe medications and treatments.
• Supervise medical students and residents.

Skills

Medical evaluation and diagnosis

Patient care management

Effective communication skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy

Appointment with CWRU SOM

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description - Physician.Pediatrics (Ashtabula Pediatrics/LakeHealth)UHMP-66545 (25000A8V)

Position Location: University Hospitals ( Parma), Ohio

Specialty: Pediatrics General

Every day, for more than 150 years, the physicians of University Hospitals have renewed a promise to meeting our patients' health care needs. Our talented team is integral to our rich history of success and critical to our future in a dynamic environment. As stewards of the UH legacy for excellence in patient care, our physicians are guided by an unwavering commitment to our mission: To Heal. To Teach. To Discover.

The Department of Pediatrics at University Hospitals LakeHealth Medical Center ( Ashtabula Pediatrics) is in search of a Physician to help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience. Compensation is highly competitive.

For more than 50 years,University Hospitals LakeHealth Medical Centerhas been serving the health care needs of the residents of Parma, Brooklyn, Seven Hills, North Royalton and surrounding communities.

A Brief Overview

Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.

What You Will Do

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
• Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
• May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Maintain department productivity thresholds.
• Maintain faculty status in good standing with the CWRU SOM (if applicable).
• Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Lake West Medical Center, Willoughby, Ohio

For 18 YEARS in a ROW, Lake Health , has been named one of the BEST 99 Places to Work in NE Ohio.

Lake Healthis a 3 (three) Medical Center, private, not-for-profit community-based health care organization that is an integral part of Lake County Ohio providing medical services through 21 facilities, 500 dynamic physicians, and 2,700 health care professionals

For the past 6 years, Lake Health has been using LEAN Methodology (based on the Toyota Production System) to drive continuous improvement to provide the best care possible to patients

Education

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (Required)
• Appointment with CWRU SOM at the level commensurate with experience (Required)

Work Experience

• Fellowship Training in some specialties (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. (Required proficiency)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Experience using EPIC (Preferred proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. (Required)