RNs, Pediatric

Optima Care Partnership; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Optima Care Partnership is seeking a licensed Pediatrician to examine and treat infants and children, focusing on preventing disease and promoting healthy development. The role requires building trust with young patients and their parents while applying current pediatric standards.

You will conduct newborn and child assessments, diagnose illnesses, prescribe medications, administer vaccines, and coordinate referrals when needed. Excellent communication and compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed pediatrician with board certification.
• Experience examining newborns and children.
• Knowledge of vaccines and vaccination schedules.
• Familiarity with pediatric drugs and safety.
• Strong patient and parent communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular examinations of newborns and children.
• Assess sick children and gather symptom information.
• Diagnose based on history and tests.
• Prescribe medications with instructions.
• Order and interpret lab tests.
• Prepare and administer vaccines.
• Refer to specialists when needed.
• Advise on diet, exercise and preventive care.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Stay updated on pediatric practices.

Skills

Pediatrics

Epidemiology

Diagnostics

Pediatric pharmacology

Prescription systems

Active listening

Communication

Medical degree

Medical license

Education

Medical degree

Pediatrics specialization

Board certification

Job description

We are looking for a licensed Pediatrician to examine and treat little patients and help in preventing diseases and illness complications. The work of a physician can be both difficult and demanding, and even more so when it comes to children. A pediatrician will have to conduct examinations by earning the trust and cooperation of the child. The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of children’s diseases and epidemiology as well as the established examination procedures for infants. A pediatrician must be patient and caring and able to foster long term trust relationships with the children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
• Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
• Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
• Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)
• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences

Skills

• Proven experience as a pediatrician
• In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
• Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
• Active listener, patient and calm
• Outstanding diagnostic and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communications skills
• Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics
• Valid license to practice medicine

Job Type: Full-time All Shifts 7am-7pm & 7pm-7am