Conducting thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
Examining sick children and reaching an informed diagnosis
Prescribing medications and giving detailed instructions for administration
We are looking for a Pediatrician to examine and treat little patients and help in preventing diseases and illness complications. The work of a physician can be both difficult and demanding, and even more so when it comes to children. A pediatrician will have to conduct examinations by earning the trust and cooperation of the child.
The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of childrens diseases and epidemiology as well as the established examination procedures for infants. A pediatrician must be patient and caring and able to foster long term trust relationships with the children and their parents.
Responsibilities
Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children 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 the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
Advise parents on childrens diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
Keep updated records of patients illnesses, surgeries or other medical