Physician Pediatrics

Description:

Patient office visits including exams, procedures and prescription of therapies.Patient hospital rounds including exams, procedures and prescription of therapies.Attend Obstetrical deliveries as scheduled and newborn nursrery rounds to consult and provide life saving advice and treamentProvide clinically appropriate clinical, compassionate, and effective treatment for health problems and health prevention. Ability and willingness to provide appropriate education and consultation with subordinates in either inpatient or outpatient settings.Exposure to chemicals, blood borne pathogens, surgical instruments, utilized in inpatient and outpatient medical settings.Exposure to physical resistance from patients.

Keywords: Physician, Pediatrics, Children, outpatient, Las Vegas, clinic based, Nevada

Qualifications:

Competency in procedures selected to be performed as specified in SMA delineation of privilegesDemonstrated training and knowledge to perform major responsibilites listed above. Interviewing techniques with special emphasis on behavioral, psychosocial, and family unit issues.Diagnosis and management of acute episodic medical illness including but not limited to: meningitis, sepsis, dehydration, pneumonia, diarrhea, renal failure, seizure, coma, hypotension, hypertension and respiratory illnesses.Diagnosis and treatment of acute problems associated with chronic disease, including but not limited to: diabetic ketoacidosis, status asthmaticus, status epilepticus, oncologic therapy and complications, congenital heart disease, cystic fibrosis, chronic renal disease, gastrointestinal disorders, hepatic failure, metabolic disorders and neurological disorders.Familiar with priniciples of discharge planning and continuity of care.Familiar with common skin disorders, poisoning and ingestion problems, physical and sexual abuse issues.Graduate of an ACGME medical school and Pediatrics esidency program.Board certification or confirmed board eligibility by the American Board of Pediatrics or American Osteopathic AssociationOptumHealth is part of the family of companies that make UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system.OptumHealth helps nearly 60 million Americans live their lives to the fullest by educating them about their symptoms, conditions and treatments; helping them to navigate the system, finance their health care needs and stay on track with their health goals. No other business touches so many lives in such a positive way. And we do it all with every action focused on our shared values of Integrity, Compassion, Relationships, Innovation & Performance.At OptumHealth, you will perform within an innovative culture that's focused on transformational change in the health care system. You will leverage your skills across a diverse and multi-faceted business. And you will make contributions that will have an impact that's greater than you've ever imagined.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

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