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Pediatric Staff Physician for Urgent Care & ED Coverage

Employer
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Closing date
Jan 15, 2023

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Specialty / Focus
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Position Type
Physician
Practice Type
Urgent Care Center
Practice Setting
Hospital / Health System, Urgent Care Facility
Hours
Full-Time
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Medicine

SUPERVISOR'S TITLE: Varies

TITLES SUPERVISED: N/A

TOTAL NUMBER OF FTE'S DIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0

TOTAL NUMBER OF FTE'S INDIRECTLY SUPERVISED: 0

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide safe and effective medical care to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center patients. Follows care guideline and treatment protocols for infant, children and adolescent patients and to aid in their mental and physical growth and development. Participates in all department/division activities and initiatives. Maintains good standing in the department

Responsibilities
  • Patient Care

Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education and experience. Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility. Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment. May also plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients.
  • Effective Communication

Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.
  • Development of Clinical Excellence

Actively participates in department/division and system learner training and educational programs. Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars.
  • Policy Compliance

Maintains good standing in the department by compliance to licensure and credentialing criteria. Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Follow Cincinnati Children's established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge and billing. Review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information.

Skills & Competencies
  • Development

Knowledge of growth and development
  • Family-centered care

Understands and support family-centered care
  • Clinical Knowledge - Specialty

Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas
  • Path/Pharm

Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology
  • Diversity Appreciation

Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself
  • Professional Knowledge/Ability

Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position
  • Communication

Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills
  • Clinical Skills

Demonstrate skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-child care, management of illness, and patient/family education

Required:
  • M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree
  • Unrestricted licensed physician in the State of Ohio
  • Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division

Preferred:

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