Physician - Pediatrician - Full Time - Integrative Medicine

Required Qualifications for PIM Physician:

• Foundational training/pediatric experience in integrative medicine
• Vaccination proponent
• Experience treating mental health in kids
• Experience treating complex chronic illness in kids
• Comfortable with herb and supplement use and database knowledge
• Comfortable with mindfulness medicine
• Holistic approach to pediatrics
• Open to new paradigms, flexibility in treatment algorithms
• Empathic and patient
• Open to flexible work hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fellowship training in integrative medicine ideal
• Board eligible or certified in integrative medicine optional

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Physician shall provide pediatric services to patients at designated hospital(s) or at other Program Sites as determined by the Program Director. Physician will be responsible for complying with all of designated hospital bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and any such bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of any Program Site at which Physician performs services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Evaluates patients and performs procedures as deemed appropriate by the Medical Director and Site Supervisor.

Responsible for providing patient/family education and counseling as needed.

Remains available at all times during hours of clinic operation during scheduled clinic days.

Responds to requests for pediatric consults.

Collaborates with advance practice nurse (APN) as needed.

Collaborates with members of the Program team to ensure continuity, appropriateness, and timeliness of care to patients in Program settings.

Completes accurate documentation of care and services rendered in a timely manner according to SSM Health policies.

Prioritizes and responds to patient, peer and staff requests for information and patient care inquiries in a timely manner according to SSM Health standard operating procedures.

Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Pediatric Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

Work with peers and co-workers as a team and act in a professional, respectful manner with patients, other physicians, nurses, administrators and other personnel to enhance a spirit of cooperation, mutual respect and trust among members of the patient care team at all times.

Abide by the Program Sites' Medical Staff Code(s) of Conduct.

Respect patient privacy by not discussing patient care information and related issues in public settings.

Recognize employee responsibility in patient safety and their ability to "stop the line".

Quality

Ensures ongoing quality improvement programs at each Program Site consistent with applicable quality programs

Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of Pediatric Protocols

Other Duties.

Physician shall perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Glennon Care Pediatrics Medical Director, or her/his designee

Behavioral Standards. Physician shall abide by the following guidelines with respect to peer and co-worker relationships

Work with peers and co-workers as a team and act in a professional, respectful manner with patients, other physicians, nurses, administrators, board members and other designated hospital(s) or Program Site personnel to enhance a spirit of cooperation, mutual respect and trust among members of the patient care team at all times

Abide by the hospital's and Program Sites' Medical Staff Code(s) of Conduct

Recognize that disagreements are inevitable. However, resolution of these disagreements can contribute to improved care. When disagreements occur, address these in a constructive, respectful and direct manner away from patients or other uninvolved caregivers

Respect patient privacy by not discussing patient care information and related issues in public settings

Recognize employee responsibility in patient safety and their ability to "stop the line"

Qualifications

Physician - State of Work Location