Physician-Pediatrics (Southwest General) UHMP- 66211

Position Location : UH Southwest General Health Center, Ohio

Specialty: Pediatrics

The Department of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Southwest General Health Center is in search of a Pediatric Surgeon to join our dynamic healthcare team and help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience.

Position Summary

Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.

Essential Functions

1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
2. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
3. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
4. Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate.
5. May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
6. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
7. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
8. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
9. Maintain department productivity thresholds.
10. Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual.
11. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license Required

Work Experience

• Fellowship Training in some specialties Required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. Required
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Required
• Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. Required
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise. Required
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. Required
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. Required
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. Required
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Required
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Required
• Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Required
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Required
• Experience using EPIC Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. Required