Job description:
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To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic evaluating patients on a daily basis.
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Performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of pediatrics. Orders laboratory examinations and x-rays, determines diagnosis, prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary, orders or applies such preventive measures as required.
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Serves as pediatric consultant to Surgery and OB/Gyn to in- and out-patients as assigned and/or required.
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Serves as a specialist in pediatrics providing consultative services to the other Medical Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients.
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Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures, drugs and therapy.
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Participates in scheduled in-service training programs and in the regular Physicians conference.
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Provides on-call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies.
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Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.