Pediatrician

ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN’S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. Summary After-Hours Clinic, Little Rock campus. The Pediatrician physician provides health assessment and direct care to pediatric patients as part of the provider team providing services to patients. Required Education Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completed an accredited 3-year Pediatric residency and board certified or board eligible., M.D. - Doctor of Medicine Required Certifications Board Certification in area of assigned specialty - , Board Certified Pediatrician or Board Eligible (7 years of eligibility) - -, License eligible in AR specific to education such as MD (License) or DO (License)Note: Candidate must possess at time of hire - Recommended Certifications Board Certified in Pediatrics - Responsibilities Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children. Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis. Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians. Monitor patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents. Round in the nursery at Washington Regional Medical Center. Prepare official health documents or records. Performs other duties as assigned. #J-18808-Ljbffr