Pediatric Primary Care Physician - Full Time - Hartford, CT
Connecticut Children's · Hartford, Connecticut, US
SUMMARY The Pediatric Primary Care Physician will be responsible for conducting routine health examinations, preventive visits, and chronic and acute illness...
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SUMMARY: The Pediatric Primary Care Physician will be responsible for conducting routine health examinations, preventive visits, and chronic and acute illness management. The Pediatric Primary Care Physician is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care according to standards of practice. The Physician functions as a member of an inter-disciplinary team within an integrated academic model. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides primary medical care for a dedicated panel of patients, including diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness according to evidence-based standards. Obtains clinical histories, conducts appropriate physical examinations and assessments, orders diagnostic testing and formulates treatment plans. Conducts routine health examinations, screenings and evaluations and makes recommendations for preventive health measures and screening tests as appropriate. Delivers age-appropriate anticipatory guidance. Orders and is responsible for the dispensing and administration of certain medications and immunizations on-site. Documents appropriate clinical information in the electronic health record in a timely manner and completing billing. Reviews docume...