Pediatrician
Apply NowCompany: High Country Community Health
Location: Elkin, NC 28621
Description:
Job Type
Full-time
Description
The Pediatrician will conduct thorough examinations, diagnose illness, prescribe medications, administer vaccines, and provides guidance to parents regarding their child's health, development, and well-being. The Pediatrician will play a crucial role in monitoring and promoting the overall health and normal physical development of newborns, young children, and adolescents. The Pediatrician may oversee mid-level providers administering pediatric services.
Specific responsibilities include:
Facilitating regular meetings with the pediatric providers and pediatric clinical leadership
Regular review of quality metrics related to pediatric medical care at HCCH
Provision of primary care and urgent care for a panel of pediatric patients at HCCH
Examination and treatment of patients in the office
Referral of patients for specialist services, as needed
Assistance with triage of pediatric patients
Maintenance of electronic medical records
Development of cooperative arrangements with other pediatric health providers and subspecialist
Participation in community outreach events related to pediatrics
Promotion of goodwill and a positive work environment between HCCH employees
Maintenance of respectful and open dialogue with HCCH leadership
Promote the rights and needs of children's health
Provide specialized care for complex health issues
Have in-depth knowledge of children's health
Have excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
Have effective communication skills
Have patience and a caring demeanor
Requirements
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills/Experience
MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited residency program in pediatrics
Board certification in Pediatrics
Prior experience working with an electronic medical record system.
Previous experience with primary medical care.
Salary Description
Negotiable Based on Experience
Full-time
Description
The Pediatrician will conduct thorough examinations, diagnose illness, prescribe medications, administer vaccines, and provides guidance to parents regarding their child's health, development, and well-being. The Pediatrician will play a crucial role in monitoring and promoting the overall health and normal physical development of newborns, young children, and adolescents. The Pediatrician may oversee mid-level providers administering pediatric services.
Specific responsibilities include:
Facilitating regular meetings with the pediatric providers and pediatric clinical leadership
Regular review of quality metrics related to pediatric medical care at HCCH
Provision of primary care and urgent care for a panel of pediatric patients at HCCH
Examination and treatment of patients in the office
Referral of patients for specialist services, as needed
Assistance with triage of pediatric patients
Maintenance of electronic medical records
Development of cooperative arrangements with other pediatric health providers and subspecialist
Participation in community outreach events related to pediatrics
Promotion of goodwill and a positive work environment between HCCH employees
Maintenance of respectful and open dialogue with HCCH leadership
Promote the rights and needs of children's health
Provide specialized care for complex health issues
Have in-depth knowledge of children's health
Have excellent diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
Have effective communication skills
Have patience and a caring demeanor
Requirements
Requirements/Qualifications/Skills/Experience
MD or DO degree
Completion of an accredited residency program in pediatrics
Board certification in Pediatrics
Prior experience working with an electronic medical record system.
Previous experience with primary medical care.
Salary Description
Negotiable Based on Experience