Physician, Supplemental, Emergency Medicine

PURPOSE OF POSITION : To provide safe and effective medical care to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center patients on a supplemental basis.

Follows care guideline and treatment protocols for infant; children and adolescent patients and to aid in their mental and physical growth and development.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Care

Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education and experience. Physicians may work in inpatient and / or outpatient settings as needed to ensure appropriate medical staffing.

Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility.

Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations.

Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care.

May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan of care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment.

May also plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients.

Effective Communication

Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged.

Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.

Regulatory Compliance

Must be credentialed and privileged through the medical staff process and be appointed to the medical staff of CCHMC prior to performing clinical duties.

Policy Compliance

Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations.

Follow Cincinnati Children's established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge and billing.

Review timeliness, accuracy, availability and security of information.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required :

• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Unrestricted licensed physician
• Approval / credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division
• Experience in specialty area may be required based on the physician's assignment

Preferred :

• Adv Cardiovascular Life Supprt
• Pediatric Advanced LifeSupport
• Neonatal Resusucitation

Unique Skills

Development

Knowledge of growth and development

Family-centered care

Understands and support family-centered care

Clinical Knowledge - Specialty

Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

Path / Pharm

Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

• Diversity Appreciation
• Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others' perspectives and ideas;

appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one's approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

Professional Knowledge / Ability

Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position

Availability

Ability to adapt work schedule to meet the demands of the position, possibly including nights and / or weekends

Communication

Excellent verbal, written and / or interpersonal communication skills

Clinical Skills

Demonstrate skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-child care, management of illness, leadership, consultation, research, teaching and patient / family education.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO / AA / M / F / Veteran / Disability

Physician

Shift

Rotating

Job Type

Standard

Department

Emergency Medicine

Employee Status

Regular

0.03

Weekly Hours