Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.


• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).


• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.


• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.


• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.


• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.


• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.


• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.


• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.