Physician Primary Care - Franklin Pediatrics - Full-Time

CHS Children's Hospital and Health System, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is seeking a dedicated pediatrician to provide high-quality care across diverse patient populations from infancy through adolescence. The role focuses on comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric illnesses in a supportive, family-centered environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, teaching opportunities for residents and students, and participation in community-based health initiatives as part of our commitment to

Qualifications

• Board-certified pediatrics required or eligible.
• Excellent communication with patients and families; teamwork oriented.
• Experience teaching residents or students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care across infancy to adolescence.
• Document findings and plans accurately in medical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in teaching activities.
• Engage in community health initiatives and patient education.
• Maintain high standards of patient safety and quality care.

Skills

Board-certified pediatrician

Strong communication skills

Teaching and mentoring

Education

MD or DO (Medical Doctor)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Our pediatricians and primary care offices offer parents a level of care that cannot be obtained at other places: Affiliation with the #4 children's hospital in the country (according to Parents magazine) Board-certified pediatricians (learn what it means to be 'board-certified') Many locations spread throughout southeast Wisconsin Commitment to population health and an increased role for pediatricians in the care of children Doctors who are very active in their local communities Access to many health and wellness programs designed to keep kids safe and healthy We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Job Summary

Provides appropriate pediatric care services to patients. Responsible for examining, diagnosing, and treating children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses. Routine check-ups for patients with the intent of monitoring a child's growth and development from birth to adulthood.

Essential Functions

• Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, infant, toddler, pre-school, school-age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process.
• Performs appropriate history, physical exam, assessment and plan, and documents legible, concise and pertinent entries in the medical record according to appropriate policies, rules and regulations.
• May be requested to perform ambulatory pediatric consultation by non pediatrician-physicians and surgeons.
• Responds to significant changes in assigned patient’s condition as medically appropriate.
• Participates, when requested, in conducting nursing "inservice" education.
• Participates, when requested, in medical education activities for pediatric nurse practitioners, students, residents and others.
• Remains available to the nursing staff requests for urgent/emergent action Responds to request for mutual assistance from an intern/resident.
• Participates in answering third party payor and utilization review questions Documents all procedures in the medical record for billing purposes.
• Consistently completes assignments without necessity for reassigning work to others.
• Handles patient needs in a timely manner and communicates well with the parents, patients, etc. regarding the patient’s care.
• Complies with patient care service guidelines.

Education

• Terminal Degree (PhD, MD, etc.) Medical Degree required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Current malpractice insurance at a level of $400,000/$1,000,000 as well as participation in the Patient Compensation Fund.
• CHW medical staff membership in the Department of Medicine with core privileges in pediatrics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in skills necessary to manage urgent care patients normally acquired during pediatric residency training.
• Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with fellow physicians, nurses, patients, families and other staff.
• Good medical record documentation skills as demonstrated by legibility, concise and pertinent entries.
• Demonstrated ability and interest in teaching, which will include student level and professionals (nurses, pediatric nurse practitioners, interns/residents).

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required
• + one of the following:
  • N/A
  • License DO (21) - State of Wisconsin
  • License MD-Medical Doctor (20) - State of Wisconsin
  • License MD-Medical Doctor (320) - State of Wisconsin

Patient Care Responsibility

Provides care appropriate to patient population and as described in applicable policies and procedures.

Required for All Jobs

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be requested in the performance of this job. Employment is at-will. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness.

We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children

We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.