Pediatrician (MD/DO) - Texas
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Job description
Pediatrician (MD/DO)
Position Summary
The Pediatrician provides comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions, and family-centered care to support healthy growth and development.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents
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Conduct well-child visits, health screenings, and immunizations
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Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries
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Manage chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma, diabetes, obesity, and developmental disorders
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Monitor growth, development, and behavioral health
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Provide anticipatory guidance and education to patients and families
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Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, schools, and community resources
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Interpret diagnostic studies and laboratory results
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and population health initiatives
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Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, residents, or clinical staff as applicable
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Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
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Completion of an accredited pediatrics residency program
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Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatrics
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Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
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DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and Competencies
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Broad knowledge of pediatric medicine and child development
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Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
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Excellent communication and family counseling abilities
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Ability to manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions
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Commitment to evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care
Work Environment
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Outpatient pediatric clinic with possible inpatient or newborn nursery responsibilities depending on practice scope
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Call coverage as determined by practice needs
Physical Requirements
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Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout clinical environments
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Manual dexterity for examinations and office-based procedures
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Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment