Pediatric Hospital Physician-CICU (Bonus Eligible)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,279 - 678,760; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Hospital-Physician to deliver comprehensive inpatient pediatric care from birth to 21 years, under supervision of a sub-specialty attending physician. You will document findings in EPIC, coordinate with families and staff, and uphold high standards of clinical care across inpatient and hospital outpatient areas.

The role includes potential off-shift responsibilities, adherence to HIPAA and other regulations, and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine required.
• Board certification/eligibility in pediatrics.
• Ability to manage inpatient care and documentation in EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an inpatient setting under supervision.
• Assess and manage complex pediatric patients for urgent conditions.
• Supervise clinical providers and ensure high quality care.
• Support resident education and participate in scholarly activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Computer proficiency

Decision making

Relationship building

Research & reporting

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine

Job description

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A Brief Overview

Under the supervision of a sub-specialty attending physician, a Hospital-Physician is a board‑certified or board‑eligible pediatrician who evaluates, treats, manages inpatient care, documents medical findings in EPIC, provides support to patients, families and colleagues, collaborates with administration and nursing staff. Will see patients from birth to 21 years old. Will diagnose and treat various conditions. Responsible for the direct care and follow‑up in a defined inpatient and hospital‑outpatient areas. Order labs, testing, as appropriate. Maintains working knowledge of electronic medical record. The role will also include off‑shift responsibility that may include days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as determined by the clinical needs of the practice environment. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, legal, regulatory and clinical standards and requirements including (but not limited to): HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, DOH and CLIA. May represent CHOP with external organizations, professional associations upon request. Note: This job title may be used interchangeably with the title "House Physician" in other documents throughout the enterprise.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct patient care in an inpatient setting, working under the supervision of a sub‑specialty attending physician.


• Assess complex acute, critical and chronically ill patients for urgent and emergent conditions. Use relevant data to evaluate for physiologic instability and formulate a plan of care.


• May supervise clinical providers including resident physicians and nurse practitioners and provide performance feedback.


• Supervise and ensure high quality of all clinical care services provided in the Hospital.


• Continuously review current pediatric standards of care and work with leadership to implement new processes as needed.


• Perform therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Delineation of Privileges Document.


• Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by speaking up, reporting errors and engaging in shared accountability.


• Analyze indications, contraindications, risks and cost‑benefits of therapeutic interventions.


• Manage the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation.


• Incorporate health promotion and injury prevention measures into the plan of care.


• Facilitate patient transitions across health care settings.


• Serve as an educational resource to patients/families, nursing staff and providers.


• Participate in professional development; act as a preceptor or mentor.


• Support resident/medical student education curriculum as required.


• Participate in scholarly activities including research and education as applicable.


• Assist with administrative management of the inpatient setting—evaluate patient access, flow, quality improvement and staff performance.


• Participate in developing departmental standards, policies and protocols.


• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Division‑specific privileges governed by the Division and Medical Staff Bylaws.

Education Qualifications

• Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine (Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of hospital policies, practices, protocols and applicable regulations.


• Proficiency with computer systems and applications.


• Strong initiative, judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.


• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with staff, patients and the public.


• Research and report preparation ability.


• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Pennsylvania State Medical Board License (required upon hire)


• Pennsylvania State DEA Licensing Board License (required upon hire)


• Medical Board Certification in Pediatrics (required in or within a prescribed timeframe).

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of patients, families, workforce and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient‑care buildings or have patient‑facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

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Salary Range

$36,279.00 - $678,760.00 Annually. Salary ranges are shown for full‑time jobs; part‑time pay will be adjusted accordingly. This job is eligible for an incentive program. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.