Pediatric

Examine children regularly to assess their growth and development. Examine patients to assess general physical condition. Treat children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems, and growth and development concerns. Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. Treat chronic diseases or disorders. Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results. Collect medical information from patients, family members, or other medical professionals. Record patient medical histories. Prescribe or administer treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in infants and children. Administer non-intravenous medications. Prescribe treatments or therapies. Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. Advise patients, parents or guardians, and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Provide health and wellness advice to patients, program participants, or caregivers. Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and parents or guardians. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and revaluate treatments as necessary. Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. Plan and execute medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents. Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff. Supervise patient care personnel. Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary. Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. Operate on patients to remove, repair, or improve functioning of diseased or injured body parts and systems. Operate on patients to treat conditions. Conduct research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent or control disease or injury. Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. Provide consulting services to other physicians. Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. Prepare official health documents or records. Requirements Proven experience as a pediatrician In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems Active listener, patient and calm Outstanding diagnostic and problem solving abilities Excellent communications skills Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics Valid license to practice medicine 5+ years’ experience in pediatric medicine Experience with EHR (electronic health records) preferred Excellent written and oral communication skills