Physician- Primary Care Pediatrician Full Time

01 ETCH East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital in Tennessee is seeking a qualified physician to manage medical aspects of patient care through written protocols in accordance with state regulations. The role includes supervising staff and coordinating with the Medical Director to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate holds an MD with Tennessee licensure, DEA/DPS registration, and at least one year of pediatric experience. Excellent communication and a patient-centered approach are essential.

Qualifikationen

• MD required; Tennessee physician license or eligibility.
• Current DEA and DPS registration required.
• 1 year pediatrics experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients to meet medical needs.
• Responsible for diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify clinical problems and needs.
• Records physical findings and formulates plans and prognosis based on patient condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other treatments such as therapies.
• Oversees mid-level medical staff and nursing staff as assigned.
• Maintains legible, confidential medical records in accordance with standards.
• Consults with Medical Director and staff on patient care, assessment and education as needed.
• Assists in resolving complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.

Kenntnisse

Active listening

Critical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

MD

Jobbeschreibung

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

A qualified physician practicing within the scope of the Tennessee regulations managing medical aspects of patient care through written medical protocols.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: YES

Minimum Education: MD

Required License/Certification: Current DEA and DPS certificate of registration.

Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.

Knowledge of ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs.
• Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff.
• Orders studies, test and ancillary services.
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
• Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with regulatory standards.
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
• May refer patients to specialized health resources for treatment.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic screening tests according to protocol.
• Approaches patients and provides care in a developmentally appropriate manner.
• Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, immunizations, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
• Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance professional development.
• Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Respectfully uses hospital resources and time appropriately, avoiding mis-use, abuse or waste.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
• Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required.

Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required.

Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.

COMPANY CULTURE

At Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence.

We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter - every interaction, every time.

Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.

Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.

Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.

Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.