Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician - Full Time - Hartford, CT

SUMMARY

The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician is accountable for delivering comprehensive quality patient care, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions according to standards of practice for children from birth through adolescence.  The incumbent functions as a member of an Emergency Department physician team within an integrated academic model, with the potential for a clinical academic position.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess, evaluate, diagnose and initially treat pediatric patients who present in the ED with any symptom, illness, injury or condition and provide services necessary to ameliorate minor illnesses or injuries; stabilize patients with major illnesses or injuries and to assess all patients to determine if additional care is necessary. 

Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results and perform physical examinations.

Coordinate patient care with team members, other departments and community agencies and providers as necessary.

Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model. 

Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.

Participate in peer review, development and consultation. 

Participate in special programs and services as assigned.

Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families.

Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the Connecticut Children’s STANDARDS.

Academic/scholarly work and division citizenship as per division chief.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports but oversees Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs & PAs).

EDUCATION  and/or  EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Required: MD, MD/PhD, DO degree or equivalent with attainment of Pediatric Emergency Medicine board eligibility/certification.

Experience Required: Previous pediatric emergency department experience required.

LICENSE  and/or CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine 
Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Current Federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration
Current State of Connecticut Controlled Substance Registration
 

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.