Physician-General Pediatrician

The MetroHealth System is an integrated health system with an acute care hospital housing a Level I Adult Trauma and Burn Center, a skilled nursing facility and more than 25 locations throughout northeastern Ohio. It is an outstanding public, safety-net academic medical system affiliated with Case Western Reserve University and provides medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, and vision services to diverse underserved communities in Cuyahoga County/Cleveland Ohio and surrounding areas.

We are seeking for a Board Certified / Board Eligible Pediatrician to join the Ambulatory Division of the Department of Pediatrics to treat newborns to adolescent patients to help in preventing diseases and illness complications in an outpatient setting. The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of children's diseases, epidemiology, and examination procedures; ultimately to foster long term trust relationships with the children and their parents. Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Doctor Osteopathy (D.O.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) required.

• Board Certified / Board Eligible Pediatrician

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on patients to check and record their health and normal physical development

• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms

• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history

• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration

• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities

• Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan

• Examine and treat injuries and refer patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary

• Advise parents on children's diet, exercise and disease preventive measures

• Keep updated records of patients' illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)

The MetroHealth System offers a competitive compensation package, health insurance, paid time off, liability insurance, an academic appointment to the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine faculty at a rank commensurate with experience, CME opportunities, malpractice coverage, an impressive pension program with a generous employer match through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and excellent environment for faculty members to develop a strong clinical and research program (both basic and clinical).

As a Pediatrician, you have a number of opportunities to consider. However, few will offer you the personal and professional satisfaction and the opportunity to work in a safety-net academic medical system that is leading the way to a healthier community through service, teaching, discovery and teamwork. We have exceptional clinicians with extraordinary hearts, and we are looking for more to join us.

Interested candidates should e-mail their cover letter and CV to: Aparna Roy, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, The MetroHealth System, c/o Megan Pecoraro, Provider Recruiter, ~~~

The MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate in recruitment, employment, or policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or other protected veteran under U.S. federal law.