Board Certified or Board-Eligible General Pediatrics

General Pediatrics physician role at Catholic Health in Port Jefferson, NY. Responsibilities include assessing patients’ health status via comprehensive history and physical exams, initiating therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, prescribing or adjusting medications, interpreting results, and modifying care plans according to protocols. Provides teaching on health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses; documents findings in the medical record; ensures continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans; conducts patient record reviews with collaborating physicians; advocates for patients and families; maintains current knowledge of professional practice; acts as a resource and leader to staff.