Performs the professional duties of a pediatrician.
To perform his duties in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic evaluating patients on a daily basis.
Performs general or special examinations and other procedures covering the full scope of the field of pediatrics. Orders laboratory examinations and x-rays, determines diagnosis, prescribes nursing and dietary care necessary, orders or applies such preventive measures as required.
Serves as pediatric consultant to Surgery and OB/Gy to in- and out-patients as assigned and/or required.
Provides in-patient care to the newborn and attends difficult delivery or cesarean section deliveries.
Serves as a specialist in pediatrics providing consultative services to the other Medical
Services. Provides technical assistance with pediatric patients.
Reviews journals, texts or periodicals in order to keep current on latest techniques, procedures, drugs and therapy.
Participates in scheduled in-service training programs and in the regular Physicians' Conference.
Provides on-call emergency coverage for pediatric emergencies.
Performs other miscellaneous related duties as requested.
