Pediatrician

Physician Specialist - Pediatrics

The Community – Highland Hills, OH Highland Hills is a small village located in Cuyahoga County with an estimated population of approximately 1,000. The village is positioned about 17 miles east of Cleveland and 30 miles north of Akron. While Highland Hills is quite small, it does have some unique features that its residents can take advantage of. One of its greatest entertainment features is the Highland Park Golf Course in the northern part of the village. The park includes two 18-hole courses that are well-maintained and staffed with friendly and accommodating workers. Highland Park is a favorite for many from locals to residents of nearby cities. Located in the eastern part of town is the eastern campus of Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio's first community college built in 1963. The eastern campus opened in 1971 and has served thousands of students looking to complete their first two years of college in high-quality programs. Highland Hills has easy access to larger cities such as Cleveland and Akron that can offer residents more to do without needing to travel far away from home. Anyone's urban living dreams can come true in Highland Hills.

The Facility – Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility The Cuyahoga Hills Juvenile Correctional Facility (CHJCH) is an Ohio Department of Youth Services prison serving male youth. The facility has a variety of services including middle and high schools, behavioral health services, medical and dental care, and more. Location: 4321 Green Rd., Highland Hills, Ohio 44218

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):

• Provides comprehensive medical care to patients or inmates in state facilities in limited medical specialty area (i.e., pediatrics) & performs specialized tests & examinations of patients to diagnose complex & problem cases & ailments.
• Interprets & analyzes findings from specialized diagnostic procedures & tests & treats patients.
• Monitors & instructs medical support staff, medical students & resident physicians in specialized areas & care of patients.
• Acts as consultant to other physicians, hospitals & agencies & provides specialized opinion & diagnosis of referred patients; develops & conducts programs & seminars; conducts case conferences.
• Completes reports of findings, medical evaluations & reports; maintains written accounts of patient progress; writes instructions to nursing & support staff.

MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS: Knowledge of English; anatomy; physiology; medicine; psychology. Skill in administering treatments & medication. Ability to deal with many variables & determine specific course of action; interpret extensive variety of technical material in medical journals; handle sensitive contacts with persons who are ill. Requirements:

• Certificate to practice medicine issued by State Medical Board

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT: Biannual renewal with 100 hrs. of continuing education. Foreign medical graduates may only take the FLEX twice, two failures result in removal from position & graduates must take the tests as soon as they occur. After 2 yrs. of experience foreign medical graduates who have passed their FLEX & have received a limited certificate will receive full licensure. UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposed to infectious diseases & violent patients. On call 24 hours, 7 days per week. Shift: 1st shift

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