Pediatrician

DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries of infants, children, adolescents,
and young adults from birth to age 21.
* Interprets examination findings and test results, and implements pediatric treatment
plans.
* Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains data through interviews.
* Supports health promotion and disease prevention activities to enable each child to
reach full potential.
* Monitors physical and psychosocial growth and development.
* Conducts age appropriate screening.
* Provides advice and education for patients and parents regarding appropriate
preparation for predictable developmental challenges.
* Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care treatment provided at the
direction of other specialists.
* May instruct medical students and/or residents in procedures for diagnosis and
treatment of diseases and injuries of infants and children.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge of the principles and practice of preventive medicine.
* Knowledge of the state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and to community health centers.
* Knowledge of the structure and function of community health centers.
* Skill in communicating effectively with patients and their families.
* Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, patients and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Medical Association with a Doctor of Medicine degree or accredited by the American Osteopathic Association with a Doctor or Osteopathy degree.
* Graduate (ECFMG) Certificate. Successful completion of an approved program of residency training in pediatrics.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

* License to practice medicine in the State of Virginia in addition to current DEA registration.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation Range:

$100,000 +

Benefits:

Capital Area Health Network offers the following employee benefits:

* Medical, Dental, Vision
* Secondary Gap Insurance
* Prescription Drug Plan
* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
* Short-Term Disability
* Employer Paid Life and AD&D
* 401K w/ Employer Match of 100% up to 3%
* Supplement Policies through Colonial Life
* 9 Paid Holidays
* Mental Health Days
* Paid Time Off (PTO) – 20 Days
* Continuing Education up to $1,500
* Relocation Reimbursement up to $2,500
* Loan Repayment through NHSC

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