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Nemours Children's Health

Physician In Charge Primary Care-Nemours Children's Health, Millsboro

Nemours Children's Health, Millsboro, Delaware, United States, 19966


Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Physician in Charge for our Millsboro, Delaware office!

The physician-in-charge oversees the clinical operations of the practice, optimizing patient flow and the use of resources. The physician-in-charge is responsible for providing and coordinating primary healthcare services for children; to perform physical exams and developmental assessments, to treat common childhood illnesses, to educate and counsel families and to collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a team approach to comprehensive care.

Essential Functions:Supervise office physicians and physician extendersOversees the clinical operations of the office.Collaborates with the Office Manager to ensure the office meets quality, financial and value targets.Provides and coordinates primary health services for children from birth to 18 years of age and acts as patient advocate. Sees patients in nursery and inpatient depending on location.Provide appropriate advice, counseling and/or patient teaching for present problem(s) and for health promotion/illness prevention.Provide telephone consultation and triage for patients. Available for on-call rotations as needed.Collaborate with other health care professionals in a team approach to provide comprehensive care.Maintain medical record documentation as per policy.Act as a liaison between families and members of the health care team. Actively participates in a team-based approach to care.Requirements:

MD or DOBoard eligible or certified in General PediatricsEligible for unrestricted Delaware medical license and DEAPrevious supervisory experience preferred

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Nemours offers its Associates a competitive salary and a robust benefits package that includes relocation, health/life/dental/vision for Associates and their dependents, a wellness program, CME, 403(b) with employer match, licensure and dues allowance, tuition reimbursement, legal plan, adoption assistance and many other benefit options. If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

About Us

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.

About the Team

At Nemours, our physicians work together - across specialties, clinics, and hospitals - to give children care that's among the safest, most caring, and compassionate. This unique collaboration has earned Nemours a place among the most respected pediatric health care systems in the nation.

As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

Nemours physicians are committed to family-centered care and to making families true partners in every aspect of a child's treatment and care.