PEDIATRICIAN 2409

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The duties of this position include directing the Health Services Department's clinics for children. Under direction of the Director of Maternal and Child Health, an employee in this class directs the work of clinics held at various County health centers on a rotating basis. The work includes supervision of technical and clerical staff members, and is subject to review through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Directs and participates in well-child clinics at various Suffolk County locations;

Participates in specialized clinics for children, such as pediatric allergy and pediatric cardiac;

Directs and participates in the work of diagnostic and treatment clinics for children;

Refers patients requiring surgery or specialized care not available at a Health Services Department clinic to appropriate physicians;

Supervises and directs the training of public health nurses, registered nurses, a nutritionist and clerical workers;

Enforces the provisions of the public health law and sanitary code.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of medicine; thorough knowledge of state and local public health laws and sanitary codes; thorough knowledge of the medical facilities and resources available in the community; ability to plan and supervise the work of clinics to attain good results and high staff morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and to establish good professional relationships with patients and their parents; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Possession of a license to practice medicine in the State of New York, and;

Four years of experience in the practice of medicine.

R10/17/78

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive