Pediatrician
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Description: Decypher is employing Pediatrician right now, this job will be delegated in Texas. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Decypher is seeking a Pediatrician to provide support in the Air Force Diabetes Center of Excellence at Lackland AFB, TX.
Responsibilities
Performs medical assessments and treatments for the Pediatric/Adolescent Welln! ess Clinic population. Population includes patient from 2 years to 23 years.
Facilitates patient access to medical care by recommending appropriate referrals to other health care providers in accordance with MTFs policies and regulations. Provides consulting services to other physicians.
Provides outpatient services for patients of die Pediatric Wellness Clinic as scheduled by the Government. Care shall include but are hot be limited to routine general pediatric medicine care to include care for acute and chronic patient conditions, specifically diabetic and pre-diabetic children/adolescences. Collects, records, and maintains patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
Administers patient care to include approving/disapproving sub specialty referrals, answering patient telephone consult with the assistance of clinic staff, refilling prescriptions, providing primary and secondary preventative maintenance care.
Provides immediate evaluation and management of emergen! cy problems as they occur.
Diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries to include, but not limited to the following: obesity related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, PCOS, and metabolic syndrome.
Prepares all records and reports as may be required in support of services rendered and as required by the MTF.
Participates in educational activities involving the Pediatric residents and Adolescent Medicine fellows as needed.
Maintains data prepares reports and presentations as necessary in support of the Diabetes Program Strategic Plan.
Provides consultative services in support of the Pediatric Wellness Clinic and the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) Medical Home Pediatric Obesity assessment and management program.
Advises patients, parents or guardians and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. Explains procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatment! s with patients and parents or guardians.
Examines children regularly to assess their growth and development. Monitors patients' condition and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary. Prescribes or administers treatment, therapy, medication, vaccination, and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury in children, adolescents and young adults.
Examines patients or order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis.
Plans and executes medical care programs to aid in the mental and physical growth and development of children and adolescents.
Treats children who have minor illnesses, acute and chronic health problems and growth and development concerns.
Conducts research to study anatomy and develop or test medications, treatments, or procedures to prevent, or control disease or injury.
Facilitates activities of nurses, ! students, assistants, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff.!
Plans, implements, or administers health programs or standards in hospital, business, or community for information, prevention, or treatment of injury or illness.
Prepares reports for government or management of birth, death, and disease statistics, workforce evaluations, or medical status of individuals.
Works closely with physicians, nutritionists, nurses, and social workers.
Coordinates with primary care physicians, sub specialists, schools, and others.
Provides lectures, supervising and mentoring trainees in clinic.
Occasional travel required to additional military sites to provide education and consultation related to Diabetes Program outreach efforts.
Qualifications
Current and unrestricted state medical license and board certification by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Completion of a residency in Pediatric medicine acceptable to the Surgeon General, United States Air Force is mandato! ry.
Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a pediatric related field is required within the last three (3) years.
Basic Life Support Certification (American Heart Association)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association)
Current with Continuing Medical Education
Medical exam within 90 days of start
Current immunizations, vaccinations
About Decypher:
Decypher is a full service consulting firm with the sole purpose of making our clients and employees successful. Our Technology, Learning, Organization & Strategy solutions are provided to military, government, and commercial clients globally
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We offer competitive, company paid benefits, to include (but not limited to):
Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Matching 401k Program
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual leave for medical and personal reasons
Ten (10) Paid Holidays Annually
Decypher is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V
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This job will be started on: Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:49:52 GMT