Pediatric Opening in Maricopa, AZ
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
2/21/25
Pediatric opening in Arizona
Located in Maricopa, AZ; Phoenix 35m
Full Time; Permanent
Employed
Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
Overview:
Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, examines patients, takes medical history, records results, and makes preliminary diagnosis of disease, illness and injury and decides care plan, or follow-up procedures
Assess patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, obtaining, updating and studying medical histories
Identify short-term and long-range patient care issues that must be addressed; providing information; recommends options and course of action
Administer or order diagnostic tests such as X rays, electrocardiograms, and blood work, and interprets test results
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as immunizations, injections, suturing and wound care, and managing infection
Instruct and counsel patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal and abnormal development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance
Exercise professional judgment regarding consultation with other Physicians concerning appropriate treatment
Provide continuity of care by developing and implementing patient care plans, instructing and counseling patients, and recording progress
Work in triage and makes decisions on patient care needs
Maintain outpatient records by documenting patient care services
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