Pediatrician Job at Aunt Martha's Health Network in Olympia Fields, IL

The purpose of this position is to provide general pediatric medical care and treatment to patients   with the collaboration of a Physician. Patient care includes providing comprehensive medical services for members of the family ages 0 through 21, regardless of gender, within scope of training. Services include but are not limited to: preventive care, immunizations, primary care and treatment, health education, prescribing of medications, ordering and interpreting lab testing, physical examinations, STD screenings, vision/hearing, women s health, family planning, prenatal services, nutrition. Provider may be used in a variety of locations depending upon the need of the organization. Clinic shifts include 1 evening a week and 1-2 Saturdays/month.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Provide continuous, comprehensive primary care for infants, children, youth, and adults from ages 0 through 21, according to current standards of care.
• Take patient histories and document the patient medical record
• Examines patients for symptoms or physical information
• Shows good insight and judgment with relation to patient care
• Perform or request diagnostic tests.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination to diagnose condition of patient
• Make diagnoses and prescribe medication/treatments as necessary
  Administer vaccinations or injections, if needed
  Educate patients in disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Prepare all medical records, clinical reports and correspondences.
• Support quality initiatives.
• Work in collaboration with management team and providers.
• Complete all Core Curriculum training(s) required for the position.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Master of Science in Nursing in an accredited program with a required 500 clinical hours of supervised direct care in primary care pediatrics OR DNP degree program  or post-graduate certificate program  for primary care pediatric nurse practitioners (PNPs)
   
• Specialty Certification through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board Certification in Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC Certification Exam)