Within specialty area, assumes responsibility for the diagnosis, care and treatment of pediatric inpatients, ambulatory care patients and emergency cases in the capacity of a senior specialist or expert. Interviews and examines pediatric patients, reviews past medical history, and requests and/or performs diagnostic tests and examinations deemed necessary to obtain all possible information related to each case. Makes preliminary diagnosis, directs, prescribes or provides treatment, or arranges for specialized care of pediatric referral as required. Bases decision upon information obtained, professional medical knowledge and skills and prescribed policies and procedures. Makes notes of observations to be incorporated into clinical records. Provides emergency care as required. Provides definitive management in all medical categories for cases that do not require referral. Gives total patient care including prevention, health maintenance, early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up services to pediatric patients under his/her care. Conducts pediatric outpatient clinics making observations appropriate to the outpatient’s underlying disease and treatment plan, including current symptoms. Reviews the patient’s medications, diet, therapy course, adherence to management plan and patient observations. Modifies regimen as indicated. Instructs and counsels patients as required. Performs or assists other physicians in the performance of minor surgery. Works as the ward physician as assigned, evaluates inpatients, and nursery infants, daily, and taking care of admissions and discharge from these two units. Assures preparation of appropriate medical records for all patients seen to assure the accumulation and organization of all pertinent clinical data needed to provide comprehensive medical care. Makes dictations of his/her care to physicians, hospitals, and other individuals and facilities. Works closely with allied health professionals. Oversees specified portions of the pediatric quality improvement program. Participates in hospital committees as assigned and oversees special Pediatric programs as needed.
