Hospitalist

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital seeks a Hospitalist to provide inpatient pediatric care for infants, children and adolescents and to collaborate with referring physicians.

Required: graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of a 3-year pediatric residency, and board certification or board eligibility; license eligible in AR; this is a full-time, on-site position. The role is designated safety sensitive and the hospital is recognized for excellence in pediatric care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completed an accredited 3-year Pediatric residency and board certified or board eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical management of patient care in hospital setting.
• Examines patients, orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition, determine diagnosis and implement appropriate treatment.
• Monitors patients' condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
• Understands and follows performance standards for hospital providers.
• Maintains organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.
• Communicates and coordinates with other Inpatient and Outpatient physicians.
• Works with hospital team of physicians, PA’s, NP’s and nurses to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinates medical care across service lines to ensure alignment of resources.
• Participates in hospital based research projects.
• Prepare official health documents or records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

MD - Doctor of Medicine

Pediatric residency completed

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.

Work Shift: Please see job description for details. Time Type: Full time Department: CC603002 ACMG Pine Bluff Clinical Operations Summary: Additional Information:

The Hospitalist will provide inpatient care services to infants, children and adolescents of the practice and referring physicians.

Required Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completed an accredited 3-year Pediatric residency and board certified or board eligible., M.D. - Doctor of Medicine

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Board Certified Pediatrician or Board Eligible (7 years of eligibility) - -, License eligible in AR specific to education such as MD (License) or DO (License)Note: Candidate must possess at time of hire - Recommended Certifications: Board Certified in Pediatrics

1. Provides medical management of patient care in hospital setting.
2. Examines patients, orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition, determine diagnosis and implement appropriate treatment.
3. Monitors patients' condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary.
4. Understands and follows performance standards for hospital providers.
5. Maintains organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.
6. Communicates and coordinates with other Inpatient and Outpatient physicians.
7. Works with hospital team of physicians, PA’s, NP’s and nurses to maximize efficiency.
8. Coordinates medical care across service lines to ensure alignment of resources.
9. Participates in hospital based research projects.
10. Prepare official health documents or records.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values - safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids - our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

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