Pediatrics Multi Specialty Group job located in Georgia

• A doctoral degree from an accredited program. A
• A minimum of 2-3 year experience is preferred
• Must be licensed to practice in Georgia

Summary:

Responsible for patient exams and treatments in children. Will diagnose, treat and help prevent children’s diseases.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examine patients or order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.

• Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development

• Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.

• Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.

• Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns.

• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians.

• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.

• Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.

• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary.

• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.

• Provide consulting services to other physicians.

• Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness.

• Prepare reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.

Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Chief Medical Officer per center policies.

Minimum Qualifications: A doctoral degree from an accredited program. A minimum of 1 year experience is preferred. Must be licensed to practice in Georgia. Must successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.

Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.