Pediatrics in Brevard is growing! We are looking for caring and dynamic pediatricians to join our growing practice. As a pediatrician for Pediatrics in Brevard we offer:

• 4 day work week
• 4 weeks of PTO in your first year
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, and other ancillary insurance beginning after 30 days
• Generous 401k profit sharing plan
• A fun and enjoyable work environment!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

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  Record medical histories and examine young people from birth to twenty years of age; order diagnostic tests and interpret results to help determine medical condition
• Discuss test results and explain treatments or medical procedures with patients and family members
• Recommend and manage treatment, medication, therapy, vaccinations and additional specialized medical care to prevent or treat diseases, injuries and illnesses; monitor progress and conditions and revise treatments as needed
• Advise and educate patients, parents and members of the community in regards to activity, diet, hygiene and other disease prevention methods
• Clearly record all patient data, including history, exams performed, past and current medications, vaccination information, diagnosis, treatment plans and prognosis, in corresponding chart (EMR)

This is not an exhaustive list and additional duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proven experience as a pediatrician
• In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
• Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
• Active listener, patient and calm
• Outstanding diagnostic and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communications skills
• Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics
• Valid license to practice medicine in the state of Florida

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• MD License to practice in the state of Florida