pediatrician

• Routine examinations: Conduct regular physical exams and assessments to monitor a child's growth, development, and overall health.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnose and treat a variety of acute and chronic illnesses, infections, and injuries in children. This includes conditions like colds, fevers, asthma, and other chronic diseases.
• Preventive Care: Administer vaccinations and provide preventative care, including health advice on nutrition, safety, hygiene, and disease prevention.
• Monitoring Growth and Development: Track milestones, evaluate physical, mental, and emotional development, and identify any delays or deviations.
• Counseling and Guidance: Offer guidance and support to parents and caregivers on various aspects of child health, development, and wellbeing.
• Collaboration: Work with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, specialists, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care and refer patients when necessary.
• Patient Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Continuing Education: Stay updated with the latest research, medical advancements, and best practices in pediatrics through conferences and seminars.

Required skills and qualifications

• Education: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school is mandatory, along with board certification in pediatrics.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills are crucial for effectively interacting with both children and their parents, explaining medical procedures and terminology clearly and reassuringly. Pediatricians should also be adept at reading nonverbal cues, especially with young children who may not be able to articulate their symptoms verbally.
• Patience and Empathy: Working with children often requires exceptional patience and empathy to handle a variety of situations, comfort anxious patients, and build trust with both children and their parents.
• Diagnostic and Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent diagnostic abilities and problem-solving skills are essential for accurately identifying the cause of illnesses in children, developing personalized treatment plans, and knowing when to refer patients to specialists.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in medical assessments and record-keeping is vital for ensuring accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Teamwork: The ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, share responsibilities effectively, and provide quality information and guidance to specialists is important.
• Organizational Skills: Pediatricians need to be organized to manage patient loads, paperwork, phone calls, studies, and research efficiently.
• Commitment to Lifelong Learning: The field of pediatrics is constantly evolving, requiring a commitment to continuous professional development to stay abreast of new medical technologies, discoveries, and best practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹60,768.62 - ₹186,980.22 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person