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About us
Above & Beyond Pediatrics is a well-respected, busy pediatric practice with locations in Waldorf, MD and Largo, MD. We serve a diverse patient population and provide quality, personalized, evidence-based care within a compassionate, comprehensive, family-centered model. NO CALL OR NURSERY DUTY. Competitive salary and full package of benefits, including PTO, malpractice, health insurance, matched 401K, and CME allowance and time.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Friendly work environment
- Culture of employee appreciation
- Great camaraderie among employees (and employer)
- Patient-centric focus
- Emphasis on work-life balance
- Reasonable workload (15-20 patients per day)
- 4-day workweek; one Saturday (9am-1pm a month)
Duties:
– Provide comprehensive medical care to pediatric patients, including infants, children, and adolescents.
– Conduct physical examinations and medical assessments to diagnose and treat various pediatric conditions.
– Prescribe medications and treatments based on patient needs and medical guidelines.
– Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
– Educate patients and their families on preventive healthcare measures, disease management, and healthy lifestyle choices.
– Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.
– Utilize electronic medical record systems such as Cerner, eClinicalWorks, and DME to document patient information accurately.
– Stay updated on current medical practices, standards, and guidelines in pediatric medicine.
Requirements:
– Physician Assistant Degree/Certification from an accredited medical school.
– Valid state medical license to practice as a physician assistant.
– Up-to-date CPR, ALS, or PALS certification.
– Knowledge of pediatric medicine, including growth and development milestones, common childhood illnesses, age- and condition-appropriate pharmacology, and routine immunizations.
– Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with patients of all ages and their families.
– Ability to provide health coaching and counseling to families to promote healthy habits and preventive care.
– Proficiency in using computer systems and electronic health records such as AdvancedMD, eClinicalWorks, or similar and ability to learn a new EHR system quickly.
– Ability to perform outpatient pediatric-specific procedures.
– Timeliness in charting and willingness to learn appropriate coding for pediatric visits.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the needs of the healthcare facility.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Medical License (Required)
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility (Required)
Work Location: In person
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