Pediatrician - Columbus, Mississippi, United States

Children's Health Center of Columbus Mississippi has been serving our community since 1984. Our fast paced pediatric clinic offers in house X-rays, Immunizations, Labs, and much more. We would like to work with your goals and abilities to find the perfect place for you in our pra ...

Job description

Children's Health Center of Columbus Mississippi has been serving our community since 1984. Our fast paced pediatric clinic offers in house X-rays, Immunizations, Labs, and much more. We would like to work with your goals and abilities to find the perfect place for you in our practice. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of ages and conditions, both acute and chronic, and make a positive difference in the lives of your patients. We offer great benefits, including health and malpractice insurance as well as relocation support. Because of the area we serve, we ask for our providers to work in our clinic and take hospital rounds as needed.

Objectives of this Role

• Provide superior pediatric care for infants and adolescents in our community
• Serve as a community leader in providing health and wellness information
• Create an environment in which patients feel comfortable and supported
• Treat fellow staff members with kindness, patience, and professionalism
• Maintain clinic and patient records that are up-to-date and thorough
• Consult with fellow providers and nurses on procedures and best practices

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
• Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
• Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
• Advise parents on children's diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
• Keep updated records of patients' illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)
• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences

Skills and Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine required
• Board certified or eligible MD required
• In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
• Knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
• Active listener, patient and calm
• Outstanding diagnostic and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communications skills