Med Peds Physician; Academic Rank DOQ

The Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation (MMI) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is accepting applications for a Med Peds Physician at open faculty rank (Rank DOQ). This position will provide outpatient comprehensive medical care for patients of all age groups, including infants, children, teenagers and seniors with autism spectrum disorder, other intellectual and developmental disabilities, and neurotypical individuals, in collaboration with other health care professionals.

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care reflecting evidence-based guidelines, best practice, ethical considerations, cost and clinical effectiveness, and patient/family satisfaction.
• Assess the health status of patients of all ages and develop appropriate plans for health supervision and illness management in an outpatient setting by:
• Obtaining a comprehensive developmental, health and medical history.
• Performing physical examinations based on age and history.
• Assessing and diagnosing a variety of illnesses, ranging from common problems such as injuries and infections to more complex needs such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, with referral to specialty care when indicated.
• Identifying normal versus abnormal growth and developmental patterns.
• Performing or recommending age-appropriate and condition-specific screening, laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.
• Reviewing and interpreting lab results and developing treatment plans based on findings.
• Analyzing factors that impact growth and development.
• Provide preventive care, including screenings and immunizations.
• Provide comprehensive, age/developmentally-appropriate teaching, counseling, and advising patients and their families about growth and development, health status, illnesses, management plans, and health promotion.
• Use prescriptive authority, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, to treat illness, improve health status, and provide preventive care by:
• Prescribing medications based on a patient's clinical history, current assessment data and health care needs.
• Prescribing medications based on current research and a thorough knowledge base in pharmacotherapeutics.
• Providing patient education regarding intended effects, specific instructions, side effects, and possible interactions of medications and/or treatments.
• Monitoring therapeutic and potential adverse effects of medications.
• Formulate a holistic, culturally sensitive, patient/family-centered plan of care recognizing the patient and family are active participants.
• Collaborate with internal and external healthcare partners to coordinate patient care and ensure high quality care.
• Provide Med Peds specialist consultation to other health care providers.
• Utilize any other appropriate intervention(s) within the scope of practice parameters, expertise and knowledge of the Med Peds Physician.
• Take call on weekdays, weekends and holidays in rotation with other providers.
• Document patient interactions in the medical record and maintain accurate and timely records in compliance with healthcare regulations and practice standards.
• Submit accurate and timely billing.
• Maintain productivity standards according to program requirements.
• Protect confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA standards.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development to stay current on medical advancements, treatments, and technologies.
• Engage in education, research or other scholarly activity as a member of an academic medical center.

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Empathy and a family-centered approach to care.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.

• MMI provides convenient on-site parking and access to an employee fitness center.
• To learn more about this opportunity, contact Amy Nordness, PhD, MMI Associate Dean and Director of MMI, at: asnordness.
• Review of applicants will occur on a rolling basis as recruitment is ongoing.
• Rank will depend on qualifications.
• Applicants should upload with their application a letter of interest and curriculum vitae.

Location:

Omaha, Nebraska, United States.