Pediatrician

Heartland Health Center provides comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care services to Grand Island and surrounding communities. As an integrated care clinic, our providers work collaboratively to address all aspects of patients’ health and believe that exceptional, compassionate care should be accessible and affordable for all.

Heartland Health Center is adding a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to support the growing pediatric patient population.

## Pediatrician Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate pediatrician to be responsible for the medical care of children from infancy to adolescence. The pediatrician provides general medicine, growth and development monitoring, and immunization tracking and administering. You will also ease children with chronic conditions and offer support and advice to parents about children’s health, safety, nutrition, and fitness needs.

To be a successful pediatrician, you should be able to provide an accurate diagnosis based solely on visual and auditory indicators for children who cannot communicate effectively. You should also have excellent decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.

### Pediatrician Responsibilities:

* Diagnosing and treating illnesses, medical conditions, and injuries.
* Ordering, performing, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
* Collecting, recording, and maintaining patients’ information and histories.
* Prescribing and administering treatments, therapies, medications, vaccinations, and other specialized medical care.
* Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients and family members.
* Monitoring patients’ conditions and progress.
* Directing, coordinating, consulting with, and referring patients to nurses, students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.
* Advising patients, parents, and guardians on diets, activities, hygiene, and disease prevention.
* Conducting research and remaining up to date on current trends, discoveries, and developments in the field.

### Pediatrician Requirements:

* A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in pediatrics.
* A license and certification to practice pediatrics.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to relate to children.
* Strong decision-making, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
* Good organizational, leadership, and teamworking skills.
* A caring and compassionate nature when working with children and their families.

Schedule:

* 4 days a week ( 36 hours)

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Malpractice insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
* Loan Repayment Options

Medical specialties:

* Pediatrics
* Primary Care

Schedule:

* Day shift

Experience:

* Primary care: 1 year (Preferred)
* Pediatrics: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

* Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

* Licensed MD able to practice in state of NE
* Pediatric speciality

Education & Experience Requirements:

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* A Medical degree and the successful completion of a residency and fellowship in pediatrics.
* A license and certification to practice pediatrics.
* Ability to practice in the state of Nebraska.
* PALS and BLS certification a plus.

Work Schedule:

Weekdays (8-5)

Compensation Range:

TBD/Negotiable

Benefits:

Benefits:

* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Malpractice insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
* Loan Repayment Options

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