Staff Pediatrician

Performs work of significant difficulty in providing special medical and consultative care to Boys Town National Research Hospital patients and referral patients. Provides direct medical care and participates as a member of the multi-disciplinary clinic teams.

Location: Downtown Clinic: 555 N 30th St

Major Responsibilities & Duties

Provides direct pediatric care to hospital inpatients and ambulatory patients as necessary. This includes providing high quality assessment, diagnosis, and treatment or support for patients who are suffering from various conditions, illnesses, or injuries related to the practice of General Pediatrics.

• Prescribes and administers treatments, therapies, medications, and other specialized medical care.
• Monitors patients' conditions and progress.
• Orders, performs, and interprets diagnostic tests.

Participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary evaluation and remediation team, which may include professionals from non-medical fields.

Participates in and/or conducts the various educational programs developed by Boys Town National Research Hospital.

• Participates in various medical and hospital committees at the Hospital.
• Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.
• Abides by all hospital policies, medical staff bylaws/rules, and legal regulations.
• Act in accordance with good citizenship while also contributing to the mission of Boys Town.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate willingness to serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, involving non-physicians, dealing with conditions related to the practice of general inpatient and/or outpatient pediatrics.

• Apply research expertise as demonstrated by records or sustained work published in medical journals.
• Communicate concisely both orally and in writing with patients, families, and staff and collaborate with other members of the health care team to enhance care.
• Make assessments and problem solve.
• Keep complete and timely records of all events and results of encounters to patients.

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Medicine Degree from an accredited medical school required.

Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited residency in pediatrics required.

Board certified or eligible leading to certification in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics or the American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics required.

Possess or be able to attain medical licensure in the State of Nebraska required.

Ability to maintain certification status or participate in maintenance of certification processes as necessary required.

Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

Physical Requirements, Equipment Usage, Work Environment

Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country.

With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities.

A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location.

Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.

We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.