Physician / Pediatrics / Kentucky / Locum or Permanent / PEDIATRICIAN NEEDED - FEDERAL FACILITY - ANY STATE LICENSE Job at RLDEAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Job Title:PediatricianJob Summary:The Pediatrician will examine and treat infant and adolescent patients and help in preventing diseases and illness complications. Education/Experience Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).Graduate from an accredited medical school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association; Association of American Medical Colleges; Liaison Committee on Medical Education; Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) at the time the degree was obtained (e.g. Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge substantially equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.Board eligible or board certified as required in the TO.Successful completion of an internship and residency program (corresponding to the specialty required in the TO) which has been approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Committee on Postdoctoral Training of the American Osteopathic Association. Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training). For purposes of this requirement, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below.An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training an appropriate accrediting body.A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by an appropriate accrediting body.A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training.As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice medicine as required in the TO.Successful completion of an accredited Pediatrics Residency with 2 years or more experience.Responsibilities Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical developmentExamine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptomsReach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical historyPrescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administrationPrescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalitiesPrepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination planExamine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)Advise parents on childrens diet, exercise and disease preventive measuresKeep 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.Other duties as assigned.Preferences and RequirementsMust be able to lift up to 25 pounds.Sit or Stand throughout a regular work day.Ability to work on computer for long periods.Strong written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.Self-motivated with minimal oversight.Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Some travel may be required.Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.Special Job Facts5 day work week, 9 am to 6 pm Monday Friday, may change at the needs of the clinic NO CALLEMR is usedSee 21 patients per day22 exam rooms