Pediatrician

Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC), part of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking a dynamic and experienced Pediatrician. As an essential member of our compassionate team, you will evaluate, diagnose, and provide comprehensive medical care to pediatric and adolescent patients. Your duties include overseeing medical case management, supervising nurse practitioners, and ensuring the delivery of evidence-based care for acute and chronic conditions.

You will actively contribute to the enhancement of pediatric care by participating in committee work, quality improvement activities, and serving as a primary care physician during patient unit rounds. Collaboration is key in our dynamic environment, where you will engage in multidisciplinary team rounds, family meetings, and clinical protocol development to ensure the highest standards of care. Your commitment to ongoing learning and adherence to clinical guidelines will foster a culture of excellence as you lead by example in providing top-tier medical services to our patients. Embrace this opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adolescents while advancing your career in pediatric medicine at PRHC; apply today!

Please note: Standard hours are M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with participation in physician on-call rotation. Schedule may be established with weekend hours, every other week and Monday or Friday off for other weeks.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Serve as primary care physician for patient units, providing medical case management, direct evidence-based care, and basic procedures as needed.

• Supervise and review performance of assigned Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in accordance with hospital policies.

• Collaborate with medical professionals through consultations, staff meetings, and instruction to ensure proper treatment and care.

• Engage in grand rounds, in-service training, and stay updated on pediatric clinical practice and guidelines.

• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings to make final decisions on patient treatment and review care progress.

• Facilitate ad hoc family and care management meetings to address patient needs.

• Attend and contribute to pediatric team and committee meetings, potentially serving as chair or representative.

• Contribute to the development and revision of pediatric policies and procedures, including clinical protocols for NPs.

• Complete all clinical care with timely documentation and billing compliance, participating in coding reviews, and training.

• Participate in departmental performance evaluations and quality improvement projects as required, including on-call duties in rotation with other pediatricians.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of diagnostic and treatment methods and techniques used in the field of pediatrics, including appropriate medical and surgical sub-specialties.

• Experience in the care and treatment of children and adolescents with physical and cognitive disabilities.

• Ability to diagnose and treat acute and chronic physical diseases and injuries in children and adolescents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or eligibility for certification in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

• Completion of at least three years of residency training in Pediatrics at a program accredited by the U.S. ACGME.

• Experience with Meditech and/or Cerner electronic health record systems.

• Familiarity with and competency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.

Agency Mission:

Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC) located in Canton, MA is a Joint Commission Accredited, 90 bed pediatric hospital predominately serving children and young adults (ages 7-22) operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The mission of PRHC is to provide medical, rehabilitative, educational, recreational, habilitative, transitional, and complementary alternative medical services to children and young adults with multiple disabilities, assisting them to achieve their optimal level of independence in all aspects of life. PRHC offers coordinated medical care and therapies in a hospital-based environment, as well as, K-12 schooling, located on the grounds. Educational Services are provided by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In addition, PRHC offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as swimming, horseback riding, adaptive sports, and many opportunities for socialization for disabled children and young adults.

Learn more about our important work: https://www.mass.gov/locations/pappas-rehabilitation-hospital-for-children

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1-800-510-4122 Option 4.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience as a registered physician.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Current and valid registration as a physician under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.