PHYSICIAN PEDIATRICS

Physician PediatricsCG Pediatrics - Casa Grande, AZ 85122OverviewPosition Type: Full-time Job Shift 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-FridayDescriptionStatement of Purpose:A Physician provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsible supervision of the Department Director / Chair.Essential Functions:Under the general supervision of the Department Director / Chair, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up proceduresAssess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical historiesIdentify short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information; recommends options and course of actionAdminister or order diagnostic tests such as X rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test resultsPerform therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infectionInstruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal and abnormal development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenanceExercise professional judgment regarding consultation with other Physicians concerning appropriate treatmentProvide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progressWork in triage and make decisions on patient care needsMaintain outpatient records by documenting patient care servicesRecord statistics and conduct research and compiles reports as deemed necessary by the organizationPerform referrals to specialists as needed, write prescriptions for medications and equipment, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipmentProvide general health education regarding matters such as proper diet, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenancePerform emergency treatment and complex procedures as deemed necessary.Instruct nurses, medical assistants, back-office assistants regarding assistance with patient careProtect patients and employees by following policies and protocols regarding infection control, medication administration, storage procedures and controlled substance regulationsThe Physician will be Board certified with their recognized certifying organization. In the event the provider is not certified, but board eligible for certification, the provider agrees to obtain certification within two years of the contract effective dateAdditional Responsibilities:Supervise Medical and PA students during their clinic trainingAct as a Supervising Physician for Physician Assistants employed by the CenterActs as a resource person for decisions, planning, and policies affecting the health of patientsDevelop the health care team by providing information, educational and experiential growth opportunitiesAid medical and executive directors by serving on committees aimed at compliance, quality assurance, management, and performing confidential peer reviews as requestedContribute to team effort by fulfilling on-call duties and hospital hoursMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societiesParticipate in in-service/education regarding Quality ImprovementPerform all other related duties as assigned or requestedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Demonstrated competencies in dealing with all age groups including neonates, infants, children, adolescentsOther Responsibilities:Accountability- Role Model, mission, vision and shared valuesCustomer Focus: Has a clear understanding of internal customers' needs, preferences, timelines and decision-making criteria Recognizes that building long-term customer satisfaction is the key to employee engagementTeamwork – If someone needs help, help themInitiative – Be innovative, apply fresh ideas and continuously improve how you do your workConfidentiality – Maintains strict confidentiality and respect the privacy of othersEthical – Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and customerRespect – Demonstrate consideration and appreciation for co-workers and customerQualificationsEducation and Experience:Completion of a four-year undergraduate, 4 years Medical School earning a MD or DO degree, 1 year rotating Internship, 2 years ResidencyBoard certification or Board eligible in PediatricsCompletion of annual CME requirements