Physician/Attending - Neurology Headache/Concussion Specialist - Pinecrest, FL

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 self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).


* Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly in-services to meet staff and resident development needs.


* Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up 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, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, 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 co-workers.


* 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 patient's response to care.


* Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.