Academic Pediatric Hospitalist - Teaching and 24/7 Care

Connecticut Children's; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to provide comprehensive care for birth to adolescence within an integrated academic model. The role includes teaching and potential clinical academic positions, with participation in 24-hour call coverage.

The physician will work with a multidisciplinary team, ensure safe handoffs with primary care providers, and engage in quality improvement and educational activities while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• Licensed and registered in good standing in CT and NY.
• Active and Unrestricted DEA certificate.
• PALS, NRP certifications required; ACLS, BLS preferred.
• Experience Preferred: 2 years in a Pediatric Hospitalist setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat well newborns and pediatric inpatients on the pediatric inpatient unit and provide consultative services in the Emergency Department.
• Work collaboratively with Primary Care Providers to ensure safe patient handoffs.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient.
• Analyze medical histories, labs, imaging and examinations to form a diagnosis and plan of care.
• Prescribe medically appropriate medications and refer patients when needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and participate in quality improvement and teaching.

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Connecticut Children’s Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to provide comprehensive care for birth to adolescence within an integrated academic model. The role includes teaching and potential clinical academic positions, with participation in 24-hour call coverage.

The physician will work with a multidisciplinary team, ensure safe handoffs with primary care providers, and engage in quality improvement and educational activities while maintaining high standards of patient care.