Pediatrician - CNPA Bowie

Job Description

Description

The Pediatrician is responsible for comprehensive care of patients in the Children’s Pediatrician & Associates practices, including appropriate documentation and reporting, supervision of assigned clinical and non‑clinical staff, and participation in assigned administrative & quality improvement activities and regularly scheduled provider meetings.

Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required) OR Medical Doctor (M.D.) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstration of a personal commitment to Continuing Professional Development and ability to remain current on the developments and progress in primary care pediatrics.
• Knowledge of and compliance with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center. Completion of residency in pediatrics. Board eligible or board certification in general pediatrics by American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic Association.

• Perform patient care, including examinations, tests, reports, procedures and other functions accepted as part of the practice of medicine consistent with normally accepted standards of care.
• Perform complete physical examinations of each patient consistent with the normally accepted standard of care in the community.
• Analyze reports and/or findings of tests and personal examinations to assess the medical condition of the patient, diagnose injury or illness and formulate a prognosis.
• Perform or supervise various invasive medical procedures, including but not limited to injections, inoculations, and vaccinations.
• Prescribe medication and treatment for the patient and recommend appropriate physical and dietary routines and methods for prevention of disease and personal hygiene.
• Responsible for 24‑hour coverage of patient care needs for the location(s) where the Physician performs clinical services.
• Actively participate in family‑centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
• Coordinate patient care with consultants and ancillary services.

• Appropriately document findings, procedures, etc. in the designated electronic medical record.
• Obtain and legibly record a detailed medical history of each patient in the designated electronic medical record.
• Keep and maintain appropriate records relating to all professional services rendered; prepare and attend to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate.
• Provide timely reports of births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious diseases and other information required to appropriate governmental authorities.

• Directly supervise nurses and other personnel in accordance with Company policies, procedures and applicable laws.
• Supervisory responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Participate in the Company governance and management, credentialing and peer review activities; attend all meetings, at least 50% of required meetings.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Company and any managed care organization with which the Company may contract.
• Perform other duties…