Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join the emergency department team. The position involves delivering rapid, specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents in a fast-paced setting and to maintain high-quality medical records.

Ideal candidates are board certified/eligible in PEM with fellowship training, and licensed or eligible for Tennessee licensure.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in pediatric emergency medicine.
• Fellowship training in PEM.
• Licensed or eligible for Tennessee medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical care for pediatric patients including trauma, respiratory distress, seizures.
• Perform rapid assessments and life-saving interventions (intubation, central lines, LPs, fracture reductions).
• Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, supervise learners, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Trauma care

Critical care

Emergency communication

Education

Board certified/eligible in PEM

Fellowship trained in PEM

Job description

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital is seeking a skilled Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join its emergency department team. This position provides immediate, specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents experiencing acute illnesses or injuries, working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Core responsibilities include; providing emergency medical care for pediatric patients, including trauma, respiratory distress, seizures, infections, and toxic exposures, perform rapid assessments and initiate life-saving interventions such as intubation, central line placement, lumbar punctures, and fracture reductions, Diagnose and manage awide range of pediatric emergencies, Interpret diagnostic tests, order and interpret imaging (X-rays, ultrasounds), and coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate will be an effective and compassionate communicator with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, explaining symptoms, treatments, and preventive measures while exceling at maintaining accurate and timely medical records. Additional requirements & responsibilities include:

• Adhering to ethical and professional standards.
• Supervising and training residents, medical students, and nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Participating in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

• This position includes a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Must be board certified/eligible and fellowship trained in pediatric emergency medicine and eligible for a Tennessee medical license.

About Dolly Children's Hospital

Dolly Children's is a free-standing, independent, not-for-profit pediatric health care system serving the East Tennessee region. We exist to improve the health of children through comprehensive, family-centered care, wellness and education.

As a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center, we offer full capabilities to care for seriously ill children in a unique pediatric environment and offer the services of many different pediatric subspecialties. Annually, our hospital serves more than 500,000 patient encounters including an average of 5,000 inpatient admissions, 150,000 primary care visits, 80,000 specialty care visits, 10,000 surgical cases, 554,000 emergency visits and 45,000 urgent care visits.

Care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect and Excellence (CORE). We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter - every interaction, every time. Dolly Children's Hospital is taking care of our future, one child at a time.

About East Tennessee

Knoxville is a dynamic university town, offering a blend of small-town southern charm and big-city opportunity, and is known for its hospitality and affordability. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the city is located on the banks of the Tennessee River and surrounded by large, beautiful lakes. The area has four mild seasons with a wealth of opportunities for sports and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore 850 miles of hiking trails, easily drive six hours to the beach or take one of the 25 direct flights from the regional airport to visit a new destination. This area is a wonderful place to raise a family with excellent public schools and lots of family-friendly activities. Knoxville is experiencing steady growth, while still maintaining a small town feel where no one meets a stranger. Continue your medical career with a team of talented and nice pediatric experts that value compassion, ownership, respect and excellence.

Please contact Linda Cox-Collier, [e-mail] or [phone] to learn more about this opportunity.