Family Practice Physician – Floater
Category
Position Control #
07-5071-711 / 11-5071-712 / 28-5071-713
Status
Location(s)
* This position is a floating position between 3 separate locations: Pahokee Center, Belle Glade, and Moorehaven*
Role and Responsibilities
- Conduct regular thorough examinations on children to check and record their health and normal physical development.
- Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms.
- Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and an individuals medical history.
- Prescribe medication and give detailed instructions for administration.
- Prepares and maintains accurate medical records, charts and documents to support the diagnosis. Complies with state laws and regulations with respect to guidelines for reimbursement.
- Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities.
- Prepares and maintains accurate medical records, charts, and documents to support the diagnoses.
- Examine and treat injuries and refer the child to physician of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. orthopedists, ophthalmologists, surgeons, etc.)
- Educate parents or guardians on the child’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures.
- Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, medical episodes, surgeries.
- Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences.
- Perform other duties as directed by the Center Administrator and Chief Medical Officer.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Active Florida State Medical License
- Board Certified or eligible MD required
- DEA License
- BLS Certification
- One year of experience preferred
- Bedside manner, attention to detail, patience and empathy, communication skills.
- Knowledge of infection control, medication administration, side effects, and calculation.
- Knowledge of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques.
- Continual maintenance of CME requirements
- Knowledge of the nursing process and its applications, including assessment diagnosis, implementation, and evaluation.
- Knowledge of the scope of practice, legal replications to include statutes and regulations relevant to Pediatrician.
- Maintain harmonious, professional relationships with members of the care team, patients, and families. Passionate for Pediatric Care.
- Demonstrate written and verbal effective communications with the interdisciplinary team.
- Cross-Cultural Sensitivity including the ability to deal with individuals from different cultures and background
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
Additional Notes
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by supervisor.
* This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.