Description
Job Purpose: Delivers quality healthcare based on an extensive knowledge and thorough understanding of childhood diseases and epidemiology, establishes trust with patients and family members to facilitate professional medical relationships focused on maintaining good health and effectively treating and preventing diseases and illnesses.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop an informed diagnosis based on technical knowledge and the child’s medical history.
- Performs thorough examinations on newborns and children to monitor and record their health and physical development.
- Diagnose a sick child’s medical condition by performing a thorough examination together with learning of symptoms through in-depth questioning.
- Assess and treat injuries and if appropriate, recommend the child to other physicians based on their medical situation.
- Inform parents on children’s diet, exercise, and disease preventive measures.
- Recommend and interpret appropriate lab tests results to identify potential infections and/or defects.
- Dispense vaccines in accordance with applicable governmental guidelines.
- Prescribe and provide clear instructions for the use of medications.
- Maintain updated confidential records of child’s illnesses, surgeries, and other medical events.
- Participate in professional development activities to stay up with Pediatric medical advancements and best practices.
- Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases.
- Highly skilled in the application of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles and techniques.
- Up-to-date knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects.
- Experienced in traditional and web-based prescription systems.
- Demonstrates active listening skills.
- Ability to diagnose and problem-solve.
- Superbly adept in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Requirements
Licensure Requirements: Hold an active New Jersey license to practice medicine with a specialty in Pediatrics
Skills Required
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Active New Jersey medical license to practice Pediatrics
- Comprehensive knowledge of pediatric epidemiology and infectious diseases
- Skilled in diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation principles for children
- Up-to-date knowledge of pediatric medications and side effects
- Experience with traditional and web-based prescription (e-prescribing) systems
- Ability to perform newborn and pediatric physical examinations and maintain confidential medical records
- Strong oral and written communication and active listening skills
What We Do
SouthernMED Pediatrics is a leading pediatric primary care practice based in South Carolina, dedicated to delivering high-quality and compassionate healthcare services to children and young adults. Founded in 2008, the organization emphasizes an exceptional patient-centered experience through multiple clinics across the state, including specialized behavioral health offices, with a core mission to ensure that all children grow up well and healthy.
