Assistant Professor, Pediatric Hospitalist

Stanford University, School of Medicine; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Clinical Faculty member with expertise in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. This role involves providing comprehensive medical care in a multidisciplinary setting, teaching, and engaging in research activities to improve pediatric healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be a board-certified pediatrician licensed in Maryland.
• Strong research background desired with publications.
• Commitment to pediatric bone marrow transplantation essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician medical management to patients in the PICU.
• Coordinate patient care with healthcare team members.
• Participate in teaching programs and conduct research.

Skills

Clinical management

Interpersonal communication

Research skills

Education

Board certification in Pediatrics

Training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Job description

Salary: $87,400 - $152,900 a year; MG

Status: Full Time

General Summary

Pediatric Hospitalist Clinical Faculty with training in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology in the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team providing comprehensive medical care to critically ill children with a wide range of medical, surgical, oncologic, and hematologic diagnoses and after bone marrow transplantation.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. The hospitalist shall provide physician medical management to patients in the Charlotte Bloomberg Children's Hospital PICU with an emphasis on the management of patients with hematological and oncologic diseases.
2. The hospitalist will obtain patient histories, examine patients, order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests, determine diagnoses, and implement appropriate treatments. They will monitor patients' conditions and progress, reevaluate treatments as necessary, and handle administrative responsibilities including medical record keeping and billing as required by Johns Hopkins Hospital.
3. The hospitalist will work with the PICU team and staff of other services, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and therapists, to coordinate and optimize care. They will demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
4. The hospitalist will follow performance standards and hospital policies for providers.
5. The hospitalist will attend PICU administrative and educational meetings and conferences.
6. The hospitalist will participate in teaching programs of the Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, conduct research, and engage in quality improvement initiatives. They will maintain satisfactory attendance and report to work as scheduled.
7. The candidate should be a board-certified pediatrician, pediatric hematologist, and oncologist, licensed to practice medicine and prescribe pharmaceuticals in Maryland. A commitment to pediatric bone marrow transplantation is essential. A strong research background in pediatric basic and clinical sciences is desirable, evidenced by research activity, publications, formal training, and extramural funding. The position includes teaching advanced practice practitioners, fellows, residents, and students in clinical and laboratory settings.