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Outstanding Opportunity for Allergy & Immunology Physician in Boynton Beach, Florida

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 307-bed freestanding children's hospital and Level I trauma center, and Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists, the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, have an exceptional opportunity for a BC/BE fellowship-trained pediatric Allergy & Immunology physician with an active Florida medical license.

Join a thriving and expanding group in Boynton Beach, Florida. The candidate will provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient consultative services. This role presents a unique and exciting opportunity for a motivated candidate to flourish in a burgeoning market and reside in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Florida’s Palm Beach County.

The Division of Allergy & Immunology at Nicklaus Children's Hospital offers a complete array of diagnostic, treatment and consulting services for infants, children and adolescents with allergy & immunology disorders. The care team is dedicated to fulfilling the medical and support needs of children and their families through a multidisciplinary approach that has helped children from around the world. Consultations are offered at the hospital’s main campus near Coral Gables, as well as at select Nicklaus Children’s outpatient centers located from southern Miami-Dade to Martin counties.

With a historic legacy a century in the making, Palm Beach County, located just north of Miami and Fort Lauderdale, is home to 38 cities and towns and offers an array of cultural and outdoor events. Enjoy abundant sunshine and activities all year round, such as golfing, swimming, hiking and sport fishing.

Competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified candidates please contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter

joyce.berger@nicklaushealth.org or 786-624-3510

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment. 
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.). 
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs. 
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings. 
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department. 
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing. 
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents. 
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned. 

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
• MD - Doctor of Medicine Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
• CPR BLS -American Heart Association BLS maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  

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