Physician - Pediatrics (Parma) UHMP-66543

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Parma, Ohio is seeking a Full-Time Physician in Pediatrics. The role includes providing direct patient care, managing evaluations and treatments, and supervising medical students. Applicants must have a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathy and relevant fellowship training. Competitive compensation is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license.
• Fellowship Training in some specialties required.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals and treatment regimens as appropriate.
• Trains and supervises medical students and residents.

Skills

Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards

Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services

Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

Position Location: University Hospitals (Parma), Ohio

Position Type: Full-Time Physician

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 Parma Medical Center 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 Parma Medical Center has 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.

Education

Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license (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)