Pediatrician - Allergy Immunology

Starting Annual Salary: $184,673

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Physician to join our growing team of healthcare professionals. This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship-trained physician to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to pediatric patients with allergic, immunologic, and related conditions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing a broad range of allergic and immunologic disorders while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. The position also offers opportunities to participate in medical education, clinical program development, and the continued advancement of pediatric specialty services.

Administrative

1. Perform consulting and administrative duties while attending meetings as necessary in connection with the division.
2. Provide ongoing communication with members of the medical staff as required.
3. Contributes to planning, coordination and compliance with hospital policies and Departmental policies.
4. Contribute to M/M (Mortality/Morbidity) sessions, Grand Rounds, subspecialty conferences, residents report, etc.
5. Participate in scholarly activity and research.
6. Supervise and teach residents, medical students and nursing staff.
7. Assume responsibility and supervision of educational programs for residents as it applies to the Department.
8. Work with the Administrative staff to manage aid balance the budget. Recommend equipment need, modernization and assist with input to capital budget projects.
9. Develop mechanisms to evaluate and improve patient satisfaction.
10. Ensure the Division meets applicable regulatory requirements (DNV, Federal/State Guidelines).
11. Assist in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
12. Collaborate in all Departmental and Divisional performance Improvement initiatives that are pertinent to the provider.
13. Other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Department.

Patient Care

1. Serve as an attending physician for Pediatric Allergy and Immunology.
2. Provides medical patient care by interviewing, examining and treating of patient to meet their medical needs.
3. Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families.
4. Determine which referrals are required based on examination and patient needs.
5. Determine level of urgency of follow-up, referral/consultation appointments.
6. Exercise final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
7. Prescribe medical treatment and clinical drugs to patients.
8. Order studies, test and ancillary services.
9. Document all services in patient medical record.
10. Provide consultative and advisory services to clinicians as requested.
11. Directs activities of medical and other personnel engaged in rendering medical or surgical treatment to patients.
12. Maintain necessary and appropriate documentation for all services provided in compliance with regulatory and hospital policies.
13. Provide on-call and/or clinic coverage as requested by the Department Chairperson.