We are looking for a licensed Pediatrician to examine and treat little patients and help prevent diseases and illness complications. The work of a physician can be both difficult and demanding, and even more so when it comes to children. A pediatrician will have to conduct examinations by earning the trust and cooperation of the child. The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of children’s diseases and epidemiology as well as the established examination procedures for infants. A pediatrician must be patient and caring and able to foster long-term trust relationships with the children and their parents.
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young 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 individual medical history
- Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
- Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
- Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
- Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists, etc.)
- Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease-preventive measures
- Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries, or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries, etc.)
- Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences
Skills
- Proven experience as a pediatrician
- In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
- Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
- Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects
- Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
- Active listener, patient and calm
- Outstanding diagnostic and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communications skills
- Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics
- Valid license to practice medicine
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $95.00 - $120.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About Corinth Family Medicine and Pediatrics
Our team of primary care physicians, pediatrician, pediatric nurse practitioner and medical professionals offer quality, convenient healthcare for all generations. Our family medicine services include preventative and acute care, as well as sports medicine and many office procedures including minor trauma, skin lesion removal and vasectomy.
Our family doctors and medical staff serve patients in Corinth, Lake Dallas, Hickory Creek, Shady Shores, Argyle, Denton, Little Elm, Copper Canyon, and the surrounding areas.
Our general practitioners, pediatricians, and medical professionals offer a wide range of procedures, tests and disease/injury management from our Corinth office, helping you spend less time in the car and more time with your loved ones.
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