Physician- Pediatric Infectious Disease

at  East Tennessee Childrens Hospital

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: YES
Minimum Education: MD Required
License/Certification Required: Current DEA and DPS certificate of registration.
Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.
• Knowledge of ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
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BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

A qualified physician practicing within the scope of the Tennessee regulations managing medical aspects of patient care through written medical protocols.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
• Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient’s condition.
• Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.
• Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff. Orders studies, test and ancillary services.
• Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with regulatory standards.
• Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients. May refer patients to specialized health resources for treatment. Orders appropriate diagnostic screening tests according to protocol.
• Approaches patients and provides care in a developmentally appropriate manner. Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.
• Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, immunizations, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations
• Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.
• Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance professional development.
• Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or “hands-on training” and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Respectfully uses hospital resources and time appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
• Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.