Pediatrician

ST. LUKE'S IS PROUD OF THE SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPASSION OF ITS EMPLOYEES.
THE EMPLOYEES OF ST. LUKE'S ARE OUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET! INDIVIDUALLY AND
TOGETHER, OUR EMPLOYEES ARE DEDICATED TO SATISFYING THE MISSION OF OUR
ORGANIZATION WHICH IS AN UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AS WE CARE FOR THE
SICK AND INJURED; EDUCATE PHYSICIANS, NURSES AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS;
AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, REGARDLESS OF A

Patient's Ability to Pay for Health Care.

The St. Luke's Pediatrician will provide high quality, cost effective medical
care. This individual will also participate in quality, patient satisfaction,
and performance improvement initiatives.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

* Performs history and physical examination of all patients seen.  Provides
consultations on all patients as requested by other physicians.

* Rounds on assigned patients and those patients who you are requested to see
in collaboration with an AP as needed.

* Provides cost effective, high quality care based on best practice evidence
based medicine.

* Makes best efforts to adhere to standardized orders and practice guidelines
that have been approved by the medical staff.

* Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of
growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the
patient treated.

* Provides regular, timely, and appropriate communication with referring
physicians, patients, and their families.

* Participates in the education of patients and their families.

* Participates in regular meetings of the practice group.

* Remains current with Medical Records documentation and responds in a timely
manner to requests for chart review and completion.

* Submits timely and accurate billing information.

* Supervises Advanced Practitioners. 

* Attends appropriate continuing medical education so as to maintain
Pennsylvania/New Jersey Licensure.

* Demonstrates the ability to develop effective working relationships within
the hospital and St. Luke’s University Health Network.

* Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity
as well as the proper release of information.  

* Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee,
patient, and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting
requirements.  

* Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance
in interactions with all customers (internal and external).   

* Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate:
Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational
System/Process, and Safety. 

* Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the
effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and
practices. 

* Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and
dress code.  

* Performs duties as assigned and required within area of specialty.

* Other related duties as assigned within provider’s particular specialty or
service line.

Physicial and Sensory Requirements

Sitting for up to 5 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Standing for up to 5 hours
per day, 2 hours at a time. Walking for up to 3 hours per day; 1 hour at a time.
Fingering and handling small objects frequently. Twisting and turning of hand
occasionally. Consistently lift, carry, and push objects up to 10 lbs.
Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients
weighing up to 250 lbs via wheel chair or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend.
Frequently reach above shoulder level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an
object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation.
Seeing as is relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision

Education

Graduate of an accredited medical school and completion of residency and/or
fellowship in area of specialty. 

Training and Experience

Current or recent experience in area of specialty.

License and Certifications

MD or DO - licensed by the state licensure board within the state of practice.
Board Certified/Eligible in the area of specialty by the appropriate medical
board. 

OTHER: Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.
Must be eligible and maintain eligibility as a provider of Medicare, Medicaid
and other federal health programs. Provider shall meet all qualifications to
participate in programs for professional malpractice and other liability
coverage.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home
address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years,
including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a
current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications
and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile
at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your
interest in St. Luke's!!

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