Physician/Attending - Urgent Care - Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Full Time, Evening Shift)

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.


• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.). 


• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs. 


• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.


• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings. 


• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department. 


• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing. 


• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.


• Participates in the call schedule as assigned. 

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school  


• MD - Doctor of Medicine Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board


• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.


• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.


• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.


• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.


• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.


• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.


• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Physician

Florida-West Palm Beach-Palm Beach

NCPS-PALM BEACH GARD OP CTR PH-3100-471008


:Full Time