Pediatrician
Pediatrician
Cumberland Family Medical Center (CFMC) operates a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering a wide range of health and social services at multiple sites throughout Kentucky. We seek employees who support our mission and who actively contribute to our service-driven environment by enhancing patient experience and improving productivity. CFMC offers compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence. We offer a collaborative environment with excellent benefits, wage/salary commensurate with experience and relevant work experience.
To provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, promoting their health and well-being within a family-centered environment at CFMC.
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough physical examinations, obtaining complete medical histories and assessing patients' developmental progress.
- Diagnoses and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions specific to pediatric patients.
- Prescribe and administer medications, therapies, and immunizations following established pediatric guidelines.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as blood work, X-rays, and other imaging studies, to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Counsel and educate patients and their families on preventative care, healthy lifestyles, nutrition, and safety measures.
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, specialists, and therapists, to provide coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patient encounters, diagnoses, treatment plans, and outcomes.
- Participate in continuing medical education activities to stay abreast of the latest advancements in pediatric medicine.
- Adhere to all relevant ethical and legal standards, including patient confidentiality and informed consent.
- Provide compassionate and supportive care to patients and their families, addressing their concerns and fostering a positive patient experience.
- Participate in hospital rounds and attend deliveries as needed.
- Manage and treat common pediatric illnesses, such as infections, respiratory problems, and allergies.
- Address developmental and behavioral issues in children and adolescents.
- Provide guidance and support to parents on childcare, breastfeeding, and other parenting concerns.
- Advocate for the health and well-being of children within the community.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the overall enhancement of pediatric care services at Cumberland Family Medical Center.
- Other duties as assigned.