Pediatrician

Job description

We are seeking a pediatrician to join our established practice in College Station. We are looking for someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will lead other members of the healthcare team to render age-appropriate care as well as provide assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of treatment.
• Full Time, 4 weekdays only (M, T, W, F)

Think you’ve got what it takes?
Qualifications:
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) required
• BLS or PALS certification from the American Heart Association
• M.D. or D.O. license must meet all normal credentialing requirements as verified and maintained by Physician Staff Services
• Completion of a Residency in Pediatrics from an ACGME accredited Pediatric Institution

Responsibilities:
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients
• Documents information in patient’s chart regarding assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and education
• Records diagnosis/CPT in an accurate, timely manner to ensure prompt posting of charges per site protocol
• Provides verbal and/or written information regarding treatment regimens in language that is understandable and appropriate for the patient and/or caregiver
• Serves as a credible, knowledgeable, and educational resource for the patient, family, community and other healthcare professionals
• Participates in site meetings and provides input to address patient care issues or operational concerns
• Assists in the collection of patient/family data that may include biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and environmental information per practice protocol
• Collects and documents vital signs, BMI, height/weight and HPI with 100% accuracy
• As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.