PhysicianAttending - Emergency Medicine
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Job Description
Outstanding Opportunities for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialists and Pediatricians with Emergency Medicine Experience in Miami
Fulltime and staff relief opportunities are available at two dynamic communitybased pediatric emergency departments in the greater MiamiDade County metro area and surrounding suburbs. We are seeking fulltime fellowshiptrained pediatric emergency medicine specialists and general pediatricians with extensive pediatric emergency experience to work in one of two locations within Baptist Health South Florida at Baptist Hospital in Miami and Homestead Hospital located in the City of Homestead in southern MiamiDade County. Multiple opportunities are available including leadership committee involvement and performance improvement.
The Pediatric Emergency Department at Baptist Hospital had approximately 13000 visits in 2022 while the Homestead Pediatric Emergency Department had roughly 19000 visits. Shifts at both locations are 12hour days/overnights with midshifts 8 to 10 hours) every day. The group is comprised of both boardcertified pediatric emergency physicians and general pediatricians with extensive pediatric emergency experience. Homestead Hospital also has scheduled APP coverage on its busiest days.
Pediatric emergency physicians employed by Nicklaus Childrens Pediatric Specialists (NCPS) the multispecialty medical group practice of Nicklaus Childrens Health System provide coverage at Baptist Hospital and Homestead Hospital Pediatric Emergency Departments. The doctors in those two emergency departments transitioned in 2021 to employment by NCPS. Baptist Health South Florida and Nicklaus Childrens shared focus of putting children and families first is a great combination for the families of MiamiDade County. We are pleased that the physicians in the emergency departments at Baptist Hospital and Homestead Hospital continue to offer services to families who have come to know them there while engaging with the extensive array of pediatric subspecialists available on Nicklaus Childrens Medical Staff to support children and families with continuing specialized care needs. Candidates should share Nicklaus Childrens commitment to delivering on its brand promise of a care environment where every child matters most.
There is a wellcoordinated and robust transfer process between the two hospitals and the Nicklaus Childrens Hospital main campus to support admissions and subspecialty care needs. Nicklaus Childrens Hospital is a 307bed freestanding childrens hospital with an ACSverified Level 1 pediatric trauma center.
Miami offers all of the advantages of a tropical diverse metropolitan community. Enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather yearround with easy access to beaches golf courses two international airports and sporting events.
Competitive compensation and benefits package for the region including quarterly incentive bonus plan and robust CME/licensing reimbursement. Qualified candidates please contact:
Joyce Berger Physician Recruiter
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 selfeducate (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 followup of tests lab studies and patient followup 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 xrays and consultations performing patient/parent teaching assisting with patient followup 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.
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 coworkers.
- 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 patients response to care.
- Ability to interpret adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Employment Type
Full Time
