Section Chief - Division of Primary Care Pediatrics

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

The Division of Pediatric Primary Care Pediatrics at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Section Chief of our growing Primary Care team.

The Division of Pediatric Primary Care Pediatrics oversees one of the largest primary care networks in the country providing comprehensive family-centered care for over 147000 children and adolescents throughout the Columbus area. The Section Chief will have a tremendous opportunity to further enhance the quality of care by providing oversight of all clinical operations within the Section and serve as a key member of a collaborative leadership team. This role works closely with the Division Chief service line leadership and community partners to advance the mission of the Division and Nationwide Childrens. Responsibilities include implementing new clinical strategies evaluating care efficiency and impact improving operational processes recruiting and retaining nearly 100 faculty and over 650 staff members while supporting their professional development. The Section Chief helps lead a care model involving a broad multidisciplinary team that delivers comprehensive integrated care in the patients medical home.

Qualified candidates must be board certified in General Pediatrics and possess a minimum of 10 years of general pediatrics experience. Candidates should hold an academic rank of associate professor or professor and demonstrate excellence in clinical care leadership and conflict resolution. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate effectively with administrative and nursing leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality pediatric primary care and advancing academic and clinical excellence.

Job Description Summary:

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
Participates in the training and education of medical students residents and fellows as required.
Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirement:

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent required.
Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable required.

Licensure Requirement:

Medical License in the State of Ohio required.
Unrestricted licensed physician required.

Certifications:

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics required.

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Hand use: grasping gripping turning Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Required Experience:

Chief

Overview:The Division of Pediatric Primary Care Pediatrics at Nationwide Childrens Hospital in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Section Chief of our growing Primary Care team.The Di...