Pediatrician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pediatrician

Department: Clinician

Location: As per Contract

Schedule: As per Contract

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Employment Status: As Per Contract

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

About Company:

North Florida Pediatrics (NFP) is a trusted and leading provider of comprehensive pediatric care, proudly serving families throughout North Florida. Founded with a mission to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare, NFP is committed to nurturing the physical, emotional, and developmental well-being of every child we serve.

With multiple clinic locations, a team of dedicated pediatric professionals, and a strong focus on preventive care, NFP offers a wide range of services including well-child visits, immunizations, chronic disease management, and behavioral health support. We believe in building long-lasting relationships with our patients and their families, creating a welcoming environment where children can thrive.

At NFP, we also invest in innovation, continuous improvement, and community partnerships to ensure that every child receives the best possible care—today and into the future.

Our Mission:
To provide exceptional, compassionate care to children and families across North Florida, helping every child grow up healthy and strong.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular, thorough physical examinations and developmental assessments on newborns, infants, children, and adolescents to monitor their growth and overall health (ages 0-18 years old).
• Diagnose, monitor, and treat acute and chronic illnesses, infections, injuries, and other health conditions (0-18 years old as approved by medical director complex chronic patients are sometimes seen until 21 years old).
• Evaluate, manage and follow up behavioral cases (ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and Mood Disorders in Pediatrics.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., lab tests, X-rays) to obtain information on medical conditions and determine a precise diagnosis.

• Prescribe and administer appropriate treatments, therapies, medications, and routine vaccinations according to established guidelines and a patient's individual needs.
• Advise and educate patients, parents, and guardians on diet, hygiene, activity, safety, nutrition, and disease prevention to promote healthy habits and development.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate and up-to-date patient medical histories, reports, and examination results in the EHR system.
• Monitor patient conditions and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary, and adjusting care plans as needed.
• Consult with and refer patients to medical specialists or other practitioners (e.g., surgeons, child psychologists, oncologists) when necessary for specialized care.
• Direct, coordinate, and supervise activities of nurses, medical assistants, and other support staff to ensure a high standard of integrated patient care.
• Foster a welcoming and comfortable environment for young patients and their families, using excellent communication skills to explain procedures and test results clearly and empathetically.
• Stay informed of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars, conferences, and engaging in ongoing professional development and continuing medical education.
• Co-signing charts of mid-level providers as needed (commercial insurances, when consulted by a mid-level provider, when sending and supervising mid-level providers.
• Working with the managed care team for reviewing labs, X-rays, sending medications when another provider is not working so as not to delay patient care.
• Commonly done procedures include I and D, simple sutures, skin staples, and removal of staples/sutures.
• An average of 22 to 25 patients in an 8-hour shift is expected.
• Access to care for patients is highly desired in the practice. Able to see same day appointments.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Successful completion of a 3-year pediatric residency program from an accredited institution.

Licensure & Certification:

• Valid state medical license to practice medicine.
• Board Certification by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) or eligibility for certification.

• Current DEA registration (if applicable for prescribing) and CPR/PALS certification/minimum requirement for BLS.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as a pediatrician in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of children's diseases, epidemiology, diagnostic principles, and treatment methods.
• Exceptional diagnostic, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express complex medical information in an accessible manner for children and their caregivers.
• High levels of patience, empathy, and social perceptiveness when interacting with diverse families and potentially difficult patient behaviors.
• Strong organizational, time management, and teamwork skills.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems and standard medical software.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment.