Pediatrician

Position title

Pediatrician

Job Summary

Pediatricians specialize in the health care needs of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Most pediatricians are general practitioners, although some may specialize in pediatric surgery or in more serious medical conditions that are more common in the younger population. Pediatrician duties include monitoring the health, growth, and development of their patients from birth. Pediatricians regularly see their patients for checkups. These checkups occur frequently from birth until the age of two, and then generally once a year through adolescence.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Diagnosing and treating common childhood ailments and minor injuries
• Recommending patients for further treatments and to specialists when needed
• Providing preventative care, including the recommendation of vaccines
• Recording and maintaining the health and development information of their patients
• Effectively communicating their patients' health, nutritional, and fitness needs to their guardians
• Medical Doctor(MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic(DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school. Successful completion of residency at an accredited healthcare institution or completed a US residency or 5‑year pathway. Active NY License
• Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing. I’m guessing they can get this during the credentialing process
• Experience providing primary care and diagnostic services in a clinical setting. Experience working in a team of healthcare professionals and collaborating with them to ensure positive, effective patient experiences with our organization
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Salary $175,000-$190,000

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically‑diverse population.