Job Profile: Pediatric Complex Care, Faculty - Assistant Professor | Department of Pediatrics | Complex Care Program Position Summary: The Department of Pediatrics Complex Care Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children's Wisconsin seeks a board certified / board eligible physician to join our expanding Division . This position is located in Milwaukee, WI at the Children's Wisconsin hospital
campus . We are comprised of nationally and internationally renowned, dedicated group of faculty and staff with a strong commitment to clinical care. Position Highlights: Direct Care and Medical Care Coordination: Use care coordination as a strategy to assist in implementing the plan of care for special needs patients in collaboration with the family, nurses and physicians in the Complex Care Program, primary care,
subspecialists and other providers. Examine and assess patients, prescribe medication, and prescribe changes in treatment. Synthesize and evaluate the patient/family responses to therapy; make independent judgments; offer input on discharge needs; evaluate effectiveness of discharge planning as a transition to home and adaptation to illness. Provide expert advice, which incorporates the broader aspects of
patients/families response to illness. Seek opportunities for providing information and initiating consultation. Responsibilities include inpatient rounds, outpatient clinic visits, home visits occasionally, writing and updating comprehensive clinical summaries in compliance with program procedure, documentation, and billing procedures. Advocacy: Advocate for children with special health care needs and their families
in healthcare, public policy, with community organizations and in other forums. Education and Outreach: Present educational programs and conferences. Communicate content for formal and informal teaching and act as resource for patients/families, staff and community. Participate in Complex Care research and quality improvement efforts. Evidence Based Practice: Apply current research findings in own practice. Introduce
current research into clinical practice. In collaboaration with the Complex Care team, develop and implement research proposals that fit with the program’s mission and goals. Contribute to the body of knowledge of nursing and related disciplines Program Development: Contribute to program development efforts, particularly clinical care improvement and activities in collaboration with the Complex Care team. Collect
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