Pediatrician

Pediatrician

Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) operates a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a wide range of health and social services at multiple sites throughout Kentucky. We seek employees who support our mission and who actively contribute to our service-driven environment by enhancing patient experience and improving productivity. CFMC offers compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence. We offer a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, wage/salary commensurate with experience and relevant work experience.

To provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, promoting their health and well-being within a family-centered environment at CFMC.

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough physical examinations, obtaining complete medical histories and assessing patients' developmental progress.
• Diagnoses and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions specific to pediatric patients.
• Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and immunizations following established pediatric guidelines.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as blood work, X-rays, and other imaging studies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on preventative care, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and safety measures.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, specialists, and therapists, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patient encounters, diagnoses, treatment plans, and outcomes.
• Participate in continuing medical education activities to stay abreast of the latest advancements in pediatric medicine.
• Adhere to all relevant ethical and legal standards, including patient confidentiality and informed consent.
• Provide compassionate and supportive care to patients and their families, addressing their concerns and fostering a positive patient experience.
• Participate in hospital rounds and attend deliveries as needed.
• Manage and treat common pediatric illnesses, such as infections, respiratory problems, and allergies.
• Address developmental and behavioral issues in children and adolescents.
• Provide guidance and support to parents on childcare, breastfeeding, and other parenting concerns.
• Advocate for the health and well-being of children within the community.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall enhancement of pediatric care services at Cumberland Family Medical Center.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in providing comprehensive pediatric care, including well-child visits, acute illness management, and chronic disease management.
• Experience working with diverse pediatric patient populations.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with children, adolescents, and their families.
• Strong clinical skills and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed medical records.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Current and unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Current DEA registration.
• BLS/PALS certification.

Required Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology or equivalent)
• Active and unrestricted Kentucky medical license (or eligibility for licensure)
• Current DEA registration and Kentucky Controlled Substance License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Schedule Requirements:

Full-time position, 4 days per week, 100% clinic-based, in person work required.

Work schedules are set at the discretion of CFMC and may be adjusted at any time based on the operational needs of the organization.

Disclaimer:

All information provided is subject to the specific terms and conditions outlined in the employee’s individual contract. In the event of any discrepancy, the contract shall take precedence.