$5,000 SIGNING BONUS! Physician / Pediatrics / Kentucky / Permanent / Pediatrician opportunity

Scope of Practice
•Serve as the subspecialty consultant for the medical management of referred patients. The Pediatrician shall use the MTF established procedures for obtaining consultations for the referral of patients to secondary and tertiary level services.
•Treat a certain number of patients per hour minimum and complete the medical documentation as part of the patient visit, electronically within 24 hours of encounter
•Provide comprehensive and continuing medical care for patients from birth to 18 years of age. The Pediatrician shall be capable of performing the full range of Pediatric services to include, but not limited to: performing physical examinations of sick and well infants and children; performing preschool and pre-athletic examinations; administering vaccines and immunizing agents as required; prescribing and administering treatment, such as treatment for colds, infectious diseases, common allergies, and emergency treatment for minor illnesses and injuries; performing emergency treatment in cases of serious illness or injury and recommending arrangements to the nearest hospital.
•Prepare and document appropriate history, physical examinations and diagnosis. Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with IRAHC directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. The HCW shall ensure all documentation and reports are legible.
•Perform peer review, chart review, and other quality assurance functions as required to meet the standards of the Joint Commission. The Pediatrician shall participate in consultant visits, staff meetings, and conferences as scheduled by the Chief, Department of Medicine or his designated representative. These tasks are accomplished in conjunction with routine work
•Use the Composite Health Care System (CHCS)/AHLTA for keeping records, ordering of ancillary procedures, ordering of medications, writing doctor’s orders, schedule follow-up visits and performing other required patient functions
•Infection Control. The Pediatrician shall adhere to Centers for Disease Control guidelines concerning standard precautions and MEDDAC Memo 40-15, Infection Control Program, at all times while providing services under this contract
•Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols