What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatrician position at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Careers?
Overview:
Wood County Hospital (WCH) and Nationwide Children’s Hospital have partnered to bring additional resources and care to pediatric and neonatal patients in Bowling Green, Ohio. This affiliation allows pediatric patients an expanded level of expertise and resources offered by Nationwide Children’s in Toledo, Ohio. The combined resources of WCH and Nationwide Children’s Toledo will build upon the tremendous care already provided by WCH’s current pediatricians, obstetricians, and Emergency Room physicians. For more information about this partnership, visit
https://news.woodcountyhospital.org/partnering-with-nationwide-childrens-hospital/
We are seeking a pediatrician to provide primary care services at Wood County Medical Associates outpatient practice. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5pm.
There is also an opportunity to provide hospitalist services at Wood County Hospital in their newborn nursery, although not required. Annual births are less than 400, with rotating coverage.
Bowling Green is in Wood County, home to Bowling Green University, and considered one of the best places to live in Ohio. Residents of Bowling Green are 25 miles from Toledo and 85 miles from Detroit, MI.
Job Description Summary:
Provides medical care and treatment to patients.
Job Description:
Essential Functions:
- Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
- Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
- Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
- Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.
Education Requirement:
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
- Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.
Licensure Requirement:
- Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
- Unrestricted licensed physician, required.
Certifications:
Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.
Skills:
(not specified)
Experience:
Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.
"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"