Pediatric Gastroenterology - Staff Physician Opportunity

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's seeks a Gastroenterology Staff Physician to enhance outpatient services, contribute to safe pediatric care, and participate in department initiatives. The role emphasizes adherence to licensure, credentialing, and ongoing professional development.

Ideal candidates will be MD/DO pediatricians with unrestricted licenses and successful credentialing, with board certification or eligibility in pediatrics preferred.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent pediatrician license is required.
• Unrestricted physician license is required.
• Credentialing approval from Cincinnati Children's Medical Staff Services Division is required.
• Completion of applicable HR pre-employment tasks is required.
• Board certification or eligibility in pediatrics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct pediatric patient care within license scope and professional responsibilities.
• Examine patients, prescribe/administer treatments, and coordinate care as needed.
• Ensure clear communication during admissions, transfers, and discharges.

Skills

Clinical Care Skills

Clinical Knowledge - Specialty

Path/Pharm

Clinical Education

Professional Knowledge/Ability

Communication

Career Development

Education

MD/DO or equivalent pediatrician

Unrestricted licensed physician

Credentialing from Cincinnati Children's Medical Staff Services

HR pre-employment tasks

Board certified or board eligible in pediatrics

Job description

Gastroenterology - Staff Physician Opportunity

This position has been opened to increase clinic availability at our outpatient locations to provide safe and effective medical care to Cincinnati Children's patients. Following care guidelines and treatment protocols for infants, children, and adolescents to aid in their mental and physical growth and development. Participates in all department and division activities and initiatives while maintaining good standing.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care Perform direct patient care of pediatric patients within the scope of the medical license, education, and experience. Participate in safe, effective, and compassionate patient care, commensurate with their level of advancement and responsibility. Examine patients to determine the presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine the nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze data, and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment, and discontinuation of care. May formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient’s assessment. May also plan and coordinate care, treatment, and rehabilitation for discharged patients.
• Effective Communication Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred, or discharged. Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient’s needs, the organization’s capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.

Development of Clinical Excellence

Actively participates in department/division and system learner training and educational programs. Maintains currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.

Policy Compliance

Maintains good standing in the department by compliance to licensure and credentialing criteria. Comply with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by Cincinnati Children's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Follow Cincinnati Children's established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, discharge, and billing. Review timeliness, accuracy, availability, and security of information.

Education/Experience

Required

• MD/DO or equivalent pediatrician
• Unrestricted licensed physician
• Approval/credentialing from Cincinnati Children's Medical Staff Services Division
• Completion of applicable HR pre-employment and new employment orientation tasks

Preferred

Board certified or board eligible in pediatrics.

Unique Skills

Clinical Care Skills

Skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-childcare, and management of illness

Clinical Knowledge - Specialty

Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

Path/Pharm

Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

Clinical Education

Knowledge and skill in patient and/or family education

Professional Knowledge/Ability

Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of the position

Communication

Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills

Career Development

As CCHMC continues to grow its regional, national, and international presence, clinicians may be asked to work at locations outside of the Burnet Campus.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability

Primary Location

Location T

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Gastroenterology

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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