General Practice job located in Media, Pennsylvania
Job Description
Pediatricians will supply direct and indirect primary pediatric care to patients and their families in the outpatient and ambulatory care setting and nursery service. The position is responsible for providing and coordinating primary health/nursing services for children; to perform physical examinations, developmental assessments, to treat common childhood illnesses, educate and counsel families and collaborate with other health care professionals in a team approach to comprehensive care.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for providing and coordinating primary health services for children from birth to 21 years of age and act as patient advocate. See patients during weekend clinics depending on location.
- Provide appropriate advice, counseling and/or patient teaching for present problem(s) and for health promotion/illness prevention.
- Provide telephone consultation and triage for patients. Available for on-call rotations as needed.
- Collaborate with other health care professionals in a team approach to provide comprehensive care.
- Maintain medical record documentation as per policy.
- Act as a liaison between families and members of the health care team. Actively participate in a team-based approach to care.
- Adhere to, and promote, (Login for Information) customer service standards.
- Participate in (Login for Information) and departmental programs for Performance Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals for the (Login for Information) Foundation.
Requirements:
- MD or DO
- Board eligible or certified in General Pediatrics
- Eligible for unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and DEA
Seeking candidates interested in professional growth and who demonstrates passion about, and commitment to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care with a focus on health equity and reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment.
(Login for Information) offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match &eligible 457, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.
About Us
(Login for Information) Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - (Login for Information) Children's Hospital, Delaware and (Login for Information) Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.
Backed by the (Login for Information) Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.
Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.
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