Pediatric Urgent Care Physician - Full or Part Time

ob description: KIDS Urgent Care in Wheaton, IL is seeking to hire full or part-time board-certified pediatrician or physician with pediatric urgent care experience to join our team. This position is primarily responsible for assisting in evaluation and management of ill, injured and/or other health concerns of presenting patients and their parents to KIDS Urgent Care including with treatment of everyday illnesses, orthopedic cases, IV management for pneumonia, asthma, UTIs, colic, gastroenteritis, dehydration, cellulitis, abscesses, minor cuts, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are a list of expected duties. While the list is not all-inclusive, it is reasonable to expect that the candidate would willingly and readily meet and exceed these responsibilities in an effort to provide optimal care to the presenting patient.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Doctoral degree (M. D., Doctor of Medicine and D.O., Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) or equivalent; formal education, experience (>2 years) and/or training to pediatric practice and the care of children is required. Full-time physicians must be board-certified or board eligible by any one of the following: the American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Family Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine or the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Applicants must possess current 1) Illinois State Medical License 2) DEA & State controlled substance

Licenses TEAM Commitment:

Arrive each day prepared to work at your appointed time Be prepared to leave at the end of the day only after patient care is completed. Attend and participate in regular staff and Quality Assurance meetings Offer to help during down time. Offer to help educate other team members/acting as a mentor Supervise mid-levels as requested/required

PATIENT Commitment:

Reviews pediatric patient file/record, including allergies, problems, medications, and immunization status. Elicits and records information about pediatric patient's medical history. Examines pediatric patients for symptoms or physical information using sensitivity and concern appropriate for age and in support of parents. Orders or executes various tests, analyses, and diagnostic images to provide information on pediatric patient's condition. Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination, and diagnoses condition of pediatric patients. Administers or prescribes treatments to children with appropriate explanations for parents. Performs surgical procedures commensurate with surgical competency. Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule given the child's condition and allergies. Discusses any possible side effects to medication or immunization with child and parent. Conducts physical examinations to provide information needed for admission to school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.

CORPORATE

Commitment:

Utilize online resources to perform travel or telemedicine consultations. Assist with representing the organization to clients and throughout the community as requested

ORGANIZATIONAL

Commitment:

Be willing to learn and utilize EMR (Athena) and tablet/laptop technology at the bedside. Completes thorough documentation of the pediatric patient's visit including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, plan of action, and appropriate coding. Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases. Daily follow up on laboratory tests and X-Rays.

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL

Commitment:

Professional appearance Current CPR certification and appropriate certifications per role (e.g. PALS) Understanding of the concepts of universal precautions, HIPAA and OSHA Team player who is equally comfortable working independently Warm, friendly attitude with excellent patient interaction skills Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, possesses excellent client interaction skills and able to multi-task

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft office and the internet.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required. Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented to the needs of children and their families. Remain calm and professional in stressful situations. Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude. Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision. Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems. Team player with a "can do" attitude that can work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, children and their families

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to work outside of regular business hours which may include evenings and weekends to meet customer requirements. Travels as necessary to meet operational needs. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually

Job Type:

Part-time Benefits:

Health insurance

License/Certification:

BC/BE (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$156,000.00 - $228,800.00 per year Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Health insurance

Work Location:

In person