Staff Physician I, General Pediatrics

Staff Physician I, General Pediatrics-140575

Description

Expected Starting Salary Range: –

DEPARTMENT: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Varies

TITLES SUPERVISED: N/A

TOTAL NUMBER OF FTEs DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0

TOTAL NUMBER OF FTEs INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide safe and effective medical care to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center patients. Follows care guideline and treatment protocols for infant; children and adolescent patients and to aid in their mental and physical growth and development. Participates in all department/division activities and initiatives. Maintains good standing in the department

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care

Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education and experience. Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility. Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient’s assessment. May also plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients.

• Effective Communication

Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient’s needs, the organization’s capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.

• Development of Clinical Excellence

Actively participates in department/division and system learner training and educational programs. Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars.

• Policy Compliance

Maintains good standing in the department by compliance to licensure and credentialing criteria. Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children’s mission and applicable laws and regulations. Follow Cincinnati Children’s established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge and billing. Review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent
• Unrestricted licensed physician
• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division

Preferred:

Unique Skills:

• Clinical Care Skills

Skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-child care, and management of illness

• Clinical Knowledge – Specialty

Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

• Path/Pharm

Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

• Clinical Education

Knowledge and skill in patient and/or family education

• Diversity Appreciation

Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others’ perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one’s approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

• Professional Knowledge/Ability

Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position

• Communication

Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).

Job

Faculty/Clinical

Primary Location

United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-3244 Burnet Avenue

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

Standard

Department General Pediatrics

Employee Status

Regular

FTE 1.0

Weekly Hours 40

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