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MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Job Title: Adolescent Physician Specialist SLUCare Physician Group

Location: Academic Medical Center

Job Summary: The Academic Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified and passionate Adolescent Physician Specialist to join our dynamic team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide specialized care to adolescents, contributing to their overall health and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience in adolescent medicine, along with a commitment to academic excellence and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive medical care to adolescents, including preventive services, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic conditions.

• Conduct thorough assessments and develop individualized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of adolescent patients.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including pediatricians, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals, to ensure holistic care for adolescents.

• Educate patients and their families about adolescent health issues, preventive measures, and healthy lifestyle choices.

• Participate in research activities, including clinical trials and scholarly projects, to advance knowledge in the field of adolescent medicine.

• Contribute to the education and training of medical students, residents, and fellows through didactic lectures, mentorship, and supervision.

• Stay current with advancements in adolescent medicine by attending conferences, seminars, and continuing medical education programs.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and institutional policies.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of adolescent healthcare services.

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of clinical care, education, and research.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.

• Board certification or eligibility in Adolescent Medicine.

• Active medical license and DEA registration.

• Completion of residency training in Pediatrics or Internal Medicine-Pediatrics.

• Fellowship training in Adolescent Medicine from an accredited program.

• Proven experience providing clinical care to adolescent patients.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport with adolescents and their families.

• Commitment to academic excellence and scholarly activities, including research and teaching.

• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.

• Dedication to upholding ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.

• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the unique needs and challenges faced by adolescents from diverse backgrounds.

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development within a prestigious academic medical center. Join us in making a difference in the lives of adolescents and shaping the future of adolescent healthcare.

Job Summary:

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.

• Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.

• Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.

• Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include: (1) Purchasing and capital allocations; (2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare/Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees; (6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.

• Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.

• Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.

• Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

• Constant standing and walking.

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Occasional driving.

• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

• Physician - Regional MSO Credentialing

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4861900235 Prfee PD-General Academic Pediatrics

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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