Job Description

Description

Outstanding Opportunity for a BC/BE Pediatric Rheumatologist at Prestigious Children’s Hospital in Miami

 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 307-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center, and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists (NCPS), the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System are recruiting a BC/BE fellowship-trained pediatric rheumatologist to join our growing team. This successful individual will provide inpatient and outpatient care across all aspects of pediatric rheumatology. Candidates should possess a passion for advocacy and improving care for all children, which includes delivering on Nicklaus Children’s brand promise of a care environment where every child matters most.

 

The Section of Pediatric Rheumatology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive care, multidisciplinary diagnosis, treatment, and support for families of children affected by rheumatologic conditions. The clinical team currently consists of 2 board-certified pediatric rheumatologists and is seeking to add a third attending. O ur division works closely with other renowned programs including pediatric orthopedic surgery, pediatric nephrology and radiology, among other highly specialized inpatient and outpatient multidisciplinary clinics.

 

Nicklaus Children’s Health System serves South Florida and is affiliated with Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University and is supported by 84 pediatric residents and 40 fellows in 15 distinct programs .

 

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazine’s “Best Workplaces in Health Care,” Becker’s “150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare,” Newsweek’s “World’s Best Specialized Hospitals” and People magazine’s “50 Companies That Care.” Join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.

 

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is located in Miami, Florida and offers all the advantages of a tropical, diverse and metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, cultural and professional sporting venues, and international travel. 

 

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

 

Qualified candidates please contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter

[email protected] or 786-624-3510

nicklauschildrens.org/NCPS

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school 
• Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  
  

Job :

Physician

Primary Location :

Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital - Main Hospital Campus

Department :

NCPS-PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY-3100-478765

Job Status

:Full Time

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