Hopkinsville, KY, 42240, USA
46 days ago
Pediatrician - Full Time
Responsible for providing health care to patients and families, focusing on health maintenance, disease prevention, patient education and counseling. Customer Services: • Welcomes patients and families. • Maintains communication between medical staff, administrative staff, and/or patient/families. • Works collaboratively with all members of health care team. Clinical Services: • Follows acute and chronic standard of care. • Abides by all federal, state, and regulatory guidelines. • Uses health promotion principles and techniques and patient learning measurements. • Gathers and analyses physiological, socioeconomic and emotional patient data. • Accurately evaluates patient problems in person or via phone and provides appropriate advice, intervention or referral. • Evaluates and revises care plans based on patient changes, special examination or results of laboratory / radiologic tests results. • Thoroughly documents all encounters, in person or via phone, in the patient’s medical record. • Makes responsible decisions within the scope of practice. • Educates patient and families using pertinent health education materials or programs. • Operates within approved scope of practice and standardized procedures by licensing or certifying board. • Participates in quality improvement process, policy and procedure review and continuing medical education. • Follows established Jennie Stuart Health policies, procedures, objectives, and safety, environmental, and / or infection control standards. • If applicable, follow state guidelines for supervising Physician Assistants or collaborating with Nurse Practitioners. Environmental Services: • Contributes to the overall cleanliness and appearance of personal work space and department. • Maintains all clinical equipment. Evaluates all equipment for damage or maintenance needs and reports when needed. Required Skills Required Skills • Excellent Communication Abilities • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care • Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. • Ability to work tactfully and effectively with patients, family members, medical providers, administration, and other employees. • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment • Interpersonal skills – Dependability, Self Confidence, Compassion, Professionalism, Adaptability • Ability to advise and train clinical professionals, staff, and students in area of expertise • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards • Time Management • Word Processing / Computer Required Experience 3 to 5 years of related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty Please attach the following documents with your application: + Current copy of Resume/ CV + At lease three references letters from peers. Two (2) must have comparable privileges. + Completed prescreen application/ delineation form + Kentucky Medical License + KY DEA Registration Certificate + Medical School Diploma + Residency Certificate + Fellowship Certificate (if applicable) + Board Certification Certificate + NPI Number
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