Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Advocare South Jersey Pediatrics is looking for a Full Time or Part Time Pediatrician to join our team. Our primary care practice is located in South Jersey, conveniently located to Philadelphia, with offices in Cherry Hill and Collingswood, New Jersey. Advocare South Jersey Pediatrics has a decades long history of delivering exceptional care to generations of families. We are looking for a permanent addition to our clinical family. This role emphasizes compassionate, evidence-based care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure the highest quality of patient outcomes. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate medical records, adhering to compliance standards, and fostering patient education and preventive care initiatives.

Specific Duties:

• Provide comprehensive pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents, including well child, sick/acute care visits, and management of chronic conditions.
• Perform age-appropriate physical exams, developmental screenings, and behavioral assessments
• Administer immunizations and counsel families per CDC/AAP guidelines
• Diagnose and treat common pediatric illnesses and injuries and prescribe medications and treatments responsibly and accurately
• Provide anticipatory guidance on nutrition, growth, development, sleep, and safety and educate parents and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, and preventive care
• Refer patients to specialists and follow up on consults and/or coordinate care with therapists, schools, and community resources when appropriate
• Review lab results, imaging, and reports and communicate findings to families
• Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records (EMR.) This includes completing visit notes, orders, and follow-up documentation. 
• Perform minor in-office procedures such as ear irrigation, nebulizer treatments, rapid tests (strep, flu, etc.), hearing and vision screening. 
• Expectation to see 20-25 patients over a full day, in appropriate timeframe. 
• Full Time schedule consists of 4 days per week (9 hours), plus one evening weekly (3 hours), rotating weekly after hours on-call, rotating monthly weekend shift, holiday rotation.
• Part Time schedule consists of 2-3 days per week (9 hours), plus one evening weekly (3 hours), rotating weekly after hours on-call, rotating monthly weekend shift, holiday rotation.

Physician Requirements:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Valid and unrestricted medical license in New Jersey
• American Board of Pediatrics certification or eligibility
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented, patient-focused setting
• Commitment to high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based care

What we provide:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative team
• State-of-the-art facilities and equipment
• Work-life balance with a manageable patient load
• Access to a network of experienced providers and specialists

Benefits Available:

• Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
• Dental and vision care plans
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
• Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Commuter benefits
• Group auto and homeowners insurance

Part-time Benefits:

• Vision 
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• MetLife Auto/Vehicle & Home Insurance Discounts 

Requirements:

Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong understanding of clinical medicine, diagnostic methods, and treatment planning.
• Knowledge of preventive care, chronic disease management, and evidence-based medical practices.
• Familiarity with medical ethics, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems and clinical documentation practices.
• Advanced clinical assessment, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Skilled in performing medical procedures within the scope of practice.
• Effective communication and counseling skills with patients and families.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and analyze medical data and test results accurately.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Ability to make sound medical judgments under pressure and in urgent situations.
• Ability to educate, motivate, and guide patients toward better health outcomes.
• Ability to adapt to changing healthcare technologies, systems, and protocols.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and empathy in all interactions.