Pediatrician job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Pediatrician job summary
We are interested in hiring a licensed, board certified Pediatrician who has experience working with children of all ages and various medical conditions. Our clinic is expanding, and as such, we are in need of a flexible, knowledgeable and compassionate physician who is seasoned in the care and well-being of children in our community. The successful candidate will accept patient referrals, provide primary medical care, consult with specialists, respond to pediatric emergencies and serve on hospital medical staff committees. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a warm, caring atmosphere where the health of our children is top priority.
Pediatrician responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Perform assessments and diagnoses of patients and offer appropriate treatment
- Provide care in age-appropriate manner
- Review and develop patient educational material
- Supervise medical students assigned to the clinic for the purposes of education
- Develop and uphold a program for quality assurance within the clinic
- Keep scheduled hours for extended clinic availability, and maintain schedule flexibility as the clinic expands
Pediatrician qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- MD or DO degree
- 5+ years’ experience in pediatric medicine
- Licensed in the state
- Board certified through the American Board of Pediatrics
- DEA certified
- Experience with EHR (electronic health records) preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
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