Position Type: Full-time Physician Specialty: Pediatrics The Department of Pediatrics at University Hospitals Southwest General Health Center is in search of a Pediatric Surgeon to join our dynamic healthcare team and help continue with our excellent patient care. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or full Professor is available commensurate with experience. What Cleveland has to offer: The Greater Cleveland Area is home to 2.8 million people and a wide variety of communities.
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Provides and manages direct medical evaluation, diagnosis, procedures, and care for patients within a recognized area of practice or for a specified patient population.
Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
Trains and supervises medical students and residents engaged in specialty activities and procedures, as appropriate. May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. Maintain department productivity thresholds.
Adhere to core physician obligations as outlined in the Physician Policy Manual. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Qualifications Education Doctorate Degree Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with an unrestricted license Required Work Experience Fellowship Training in some specialties Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
Required Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Required Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. Required Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
Required Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. Required Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops. Required Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise.
Required Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Required Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Required Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
Required Effective verbal and written communication skills. Required Experience using EPIC Preferred Licenses and Certifications State of Ohio and Federal DEA Certification; Medical Specialty License or Certification; Board certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty. Required Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly