What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Pediatrician position at Pediatric Office - Westchester area?
We are looking for a licensed Pediatrician for our growing Westchester location. The candidate will need to exam and treat Pediatric and Adolescent patients. 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 include but not limited too:
- 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
- Experience as a pediatrician
- knowledge of dealing with children and young adults from new born to 22 years old.
- Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
- Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and young adults
- Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
- Outstanding diagnostic and problem solving abilities
- Excellent communications skills
- Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics
- Valid license to practice medicine
- Knowledge of eMR systems.
- Bilingual a plus.
Salary Commensurate with experience
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $99,899.00 - $298,655.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Purchase, NY 10577: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Doctorate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BC/BE (Preferred)
- Medical License (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Salary : $99,899 - $298,655