Urgent Care Contingent Physician-2

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 210,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a board-certified/eligible pediatrician for general pediatrics, urgent care or emergency medicine. A minimum of 2 years pediatric or family medicine experience is preferred, with a flexible schedule and eight-hour shifts.

The role provides medical care, including assessments, treatment plans, tests, family education, and care coordination, with opportunities to train students and residents. Ongoing learning is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable is required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent

Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable

Job description

Overview

Candidates must be board certified/eligible in Pediatrics. Experience in general pediatric practice, urgent care or emergency medicine is desired. A minimum of 2 years pediatric or family medicine experience is preferred.

Overview

Candidates must be board certified/eligible in Pediatrics. Experience in general pediatric practice, urgent care or emergency medicine is desired. A minimum of 2 years pediatric or family medicine experience is preferred.
The position offers a flexible schedule. The duration of shifts is primarily eight hours.
Nationwide Children’s currently has seven Urgent Care locations in the Columbus area.

Job Description Summary

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirement

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

Licensure Requirement

• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

Certifications

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Skills

(not specified)

Experience

Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"