Pediatrician – Emergency Department Position Available In Jefferson, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Pediatrician - Emergency Department position at West Jefferson Medical Center involves providing medical care and treatment to patients in the emergency department. Responsibilities include routine examinations, diagnoses, treatment for illnesses and injuries, and immunizations as per guidelines. The role requires completion of residency training, a Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy, and various certifications. The physician must possess medical and computer software skills. The position offers full-time hours from 11am-11pm and is part of LCMC Health's community of care. West Jefferson Medical Center is a nationally accredited facility known for its quality care and family-centered approach.
Job Description
Pediatrician
- Emergency Department
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Pediatrician
West Jefferson Medical Center - Emergency Department
Full-time 11am - 11pm
The Physician provides medical care and treatment to patients.
Provides consultation and medical supervision to the clinical staff. Performs routine examinations, diagnoses and provides treatment for illnesses and injuries to promote the patients’ overall well-being, and provides immunizations according to medical or school guidelines.
GENERAL DUTIES
Patient Care:
Provides quality care to the patient. Responds to patients’ calls and messages and attends to patients. Maintains patient and business records including the completion of daily patient encounters. Observes patients for signs and symptoms of abuse/neglect and reports immediately in accordance with appropriate policy. Recognizes emergencies and responds appropriately in adherence to organizational policies and procedures.
Patient Access:
Participates in a physician call schedule which is evenly distributed between providers and offers patient meeting slots as deemed by the designed template.
Safety and Infection Control Standards:
Assists with compliance to safety, environmental, infection control, quality improvement and other regulatory standards. Implements standard and transmission-based precautions and ensures patient safety during clinic visits, in accordance with the hospital/regulatory policies. Maintains a clean clinic working environment. Reports any safety hazards or violations in patient or clinic environment to clinic manager or designee.
Medical Director Duties (if applicable): Ensures provider compliance with patient access, patient care, etc. Communicates provider concerns to administration, communicates initiatives and solutions to providers. Completes provider assessment and reviews including reviewing this with the provider. Develops and maintains work and call schedules.
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Completed residency training.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral Degree in Medicine or Osteopathy.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association, Basic Life Support-HCP, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
Medical Physician Licensure through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Medical skills.
Computer software skills.
ICD-10 and CPT-4, working knowledge.
WORK SHIFT
Variable Hours (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care.
