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East Tennessee Children's Hospital
Knoxville, TN; North Tower
Source: East Tennessee Children's Hospital careers · View original posting
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Position Summary
Provides immediate, specialized care to infants, children, and adolescents experiencing acute illnesses and injuries. This physician works in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and collaborates closely with nursing, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, ancillary services, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, timely, and family-centered care.
Core Responsibilities
Evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with a broad range of medical, traumatic, and behavioral health emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, infections, toxic exposures, and acute exacerbations of chronic conditions.
Perform rapid assessments and initiate appropriate stabilization and life-saving interventions.
Perform emergency procedures such as airway management and intubation, vascular access, lumbar puncture, fracture reduction, wound management, and other procedures within the physician’s scope of practice.
Order and interpret laboratory studies, radiographs, ultrasound examinations, and other diagnostic testing.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for pediatric patients across a wide range of acuity levels.
Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and determine the appropriate disposition, including discharge, hospital admission, intensive care, or transfer to another facility.
Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, hospitalists, intensivists, primary care clinicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
Provide timely consultation and clinical support to referring physicians and healthcare facilities when appropriate.
Supervise and educate residents, medical students, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
Foster a collaborative environment that supports professional development and continuous learning.
Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, and Experience
Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, anticipated outcomes, follow-up care, and preventive measures.
Promote communication strategies that strengthen patient and family engagement in clinical decision-making.
Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical records.
Practice in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, hospital policies, clinical standards, and ethical requirements.
Participate in quality improvement, peer review, patient safety, and clinical performance initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve clinical processes, efficiency, patient outcomes, and the overall care experience.
Collaborate with nursing, ancillary services, and hospital leadership to support coordinated, efficient, and patient-centered care.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and respect in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and staff.
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