Job Description

Locum Tenens Pediatricians NeededHouston, TX BC/BE pediatrician needed to work in an accomplished Federally Qualified Health Center that offers a comprehensive range of pediatric care services for the medically underserved and uninsured in the Houston area.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns up to age 18 to check and record their health and normal physical development
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
• Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
• Examine and treat injuries and refer patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
• Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)

Skills:

• Proven experience as a pediatrician
• In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
• Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
• Active listener, patient and calm
• Outstanding diagnostic and problem- solving abilities
• Excellent communications skills
• Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics
• Valid license to practice medicine
• Spanish Speaking preferred

Competitive Salary and Malpractice Insurance PaidPlease send your CV to prihouston@physicianresources.com

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