What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Medicine Specialist position at Nicklaus Children's Hospital?
About the Role
This is a clinical physician position at Nicklaus Children's Hospital focusing on pediatric emergency medicine. The role involves working with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to research and teaching initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of growth and development to interact with patients and provide treatment.
- Maintain ongoing education through journal reading, CME credits, and conferences.
- Develop and deliver training sessions for staff and residents on a monthly basis.
- Coordinate follow-up tests, lab studies, and patient phone calls.
- Provide direct care to patients including medical examinations, data interpretation, treatment planning, and medication administration.
- Contribute to departmental improvements by suggesting ideas to the director and attending staff.
- Participate in Performance Improvement, Research, and Publishing activities.
- Engage in teaching medical students and residents as a role model.
- Adhere to call schedule assignments.
Requirements
- Hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from an accredited institution.
- Possess a valid state medical license in good standing.
- Maintain American Heart Association BLS certification throughout employment.
