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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Urgent Care Physician in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 1007382 SHIFT:night (United States of America)
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A Brief Overview The Pediatric Urgent Care Physician will work in a CHOP Urgent Care location(s) to evaluate, treat and manage patients from birth to age 21. The physician is expected to document the medical findings in an electronic medical record (Epic), provide support to patients, families and colleagues, collaborate with other Physicians, nurses, ancillary department staff and Hospital administration. This position will require working Evenings, Weekends and Holidays as needed. The physicians is expected to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, legal, regulatory, clinical and organizational standards and requirements including (but not limited to): HIPPA, OSHA, Joint Commission, DOH. May represent CHOP with external organizations, professional associations upon request.
What you will do Direct Clinical Activities including procedures such as suturing, FB removal and simple incision and drainage. Evaluate, Treat and Manage patients in a Pediatric Urgent Care Setting. Continually review current pediatric standards of care and work with leadership team to implement new processes as needed. Respond to clinical alerts and updates from public health officials and others. Timely completion of electronic medical record and related correspondence Participate in departmental CME and simulation activities. Other Duties As Assigned. Education Qualifications Doctorate Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Required Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of hospital policies, practices and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of computer systems and applications. (Preferred proficiency) Skills in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making. (Required proficiency) Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public. (Required proficiency) Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic). (Required proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Medical License - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - upon hire - Required and DEA License - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - upon hire - Required and Medical Board Certification - Pediatrics - The American Board of Pediatrics - upon hire - Required and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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