PHYSICIAN - Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Basic Purpose of the Job

A qualified physician practicing within the scope of the Tennessee regulations managing medical aspects of patient care through written medical protocols.

Reports To

Practice Administrator & Provider

Job Requirements

• Supervisory Responsibilities: YES
• Minimum Education: MD Required
• License/Certification Required: Current DEA and DPS certificate of registration.
• Minimum Work Experience: 1 year experience in pediatrics preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Active listening, critical thinking and the ability to reflect a professional and caring persona for patients and families.

• Knowledge of ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of clinical patients in order to meet their medical needs. Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.

Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.

Records physical findings and formulates plan and prognosis, based on patient's condition.

Prescribes or recommends drugs or other forms of treatment such as physical therapy, inhalation therapy, or related therapeutic procedures.

Oversees mid-level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff. Orders studies, test and ancillary services.

Maintains legible, accurate, and confidential medical records. Documents all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations consistent with regulatory standards.

Consults with Medical Director and other professionals on staff as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues

Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients. May refer patients to specialized health resources for treatment. Orders appropriate diagnostic screening tests according to protocol.

Approaches patients and provides care in a developmentally appropriate manner. Effectively identifies, evaluates, and addresses disease prevention and health promotion issues of the population in the practice while administering quality patient care.

Educates patients and/or families about preventive care, immunizations, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations

Works in an independent and interdependent relationship with members of the medical staff, which allows for consultation, collaboration, or referral.

• Shares knowledge and skills with colleagues to enhance professional development.
• Analyzes new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or "hands-on training" and assimilates this knowledge into clinical practice.
• Willingly accepts any other assignment that may be requested.
• Respectfully uses hospital resources and time appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.

Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.

Physical Requirements

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

Come work where you can make a difference everyday.