Pediatrician- MD/DO

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Title of Position:
Pediatrician (MD or DO)

Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Pediatrician to join our healthcare team. The Pediatrician will provide comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, diagnosing and treating illnesses, monitoring growth and development, and offering preventive care. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a strong ability to connect with young patients and their families, and a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough examinations of infants, children, and adolescents to assess their health and development
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of childhood illnesses, injuries, and conditions
• Provide preventive care, including vaccinations, wellness checkups, and developmental screenings
• Counsel parents and caregivers on proper nutrition, hygiene, safety, and disease prevention
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory tests and imaging studies
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including specialists, nurses, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive care
• Keep accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with healthcare regulations
• Educate families on childhood growth, behavioral issues, and developmental milestones
• Address acute and chronic conditions, such as asthma, allergies, infections, and congenital disorders
• Respond to pediatric emergencies and provide urgent care when needed
• Stay updated with advancements in pediatric medicine through continuing education and professional development
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualification & Requirements:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics
• Valid medical license to practice in Michigan
• Minimum three (3) years experience practicing as a Pediatrician
  
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, especially with children and parents
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to medical care

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Private practice setting, full-time or part-time employment
• Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 5PM, after-hours until 6PM on Monday - Thursday, Saturday 8:30AM - 12:30PM
• Rotating half-day Saturday office hours and weekend on-call (1:7)
• Weeknight on-call in rotation with other physicians (1:7)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health insurance, life insurance, short term & long term disability insurance options
  
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Continuing medical education (CME) opportunities
• Retirement plan

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or control; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxins or caustic chemicals, and risk of exposure to infectious diseases.

• Medical Practices

Full-time