Staycure is looking for Pediatricians who provide medical treatment to children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. Working independently or within a larger medical group, pediatricians diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries and promote overall well-being. In addition to diagnosis and treatment, pediatricians also perform routine checkups and examinations, provide immunizations according to medical or school guidelines, and refer patients to specialists to resolve issues outside the scope of their expertise
Duties and Responsibilities
As a pediatrician, you would be responsible both for observing and treating growing children, as well as advising their parents and guardians on a course of action. A pediatrician's duties include, but are not limited to
Conduct Medical Examinations
Develop Diagnoses
Establish Treatment Plans
Provide Referrals to Specialists
Maintain Patient Records
Communicate with Patients and Parents
Required Skills
pediatricians need excellent medical examination and diagnosis skills and the ability to identify patient illnesses and injuries based on careful assessment of symptoms
provide direct support to patients by applying treatment to injuries and prescribing medication to resolve illnesses, so they should be highly skilled at deploying a variety of treatment methodologies
because they work closely with children and parents, pediatricians should have excellent bedside manner and feel comfortable discussing medical issues and options with families
this role requires a high level of attention to detail, as pediatricians need to assess many factors to arrive at a diagnosis and understand minute interactions that can have significant health effects
pediatricians also need a great deal of patience and empathy as they interact with children to make a diagnosis and provide treatment or speak with concerned parents about their childrens health
communication skills are vital in this role, as pediatricians need