Pediatric Hospitalist

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pediatric health institution seeks a Pediatric Hospitalist for its Main Campus and community sites in Phoenix, AZ. The role offers opportunities in academic medicine and patient care within a supportive environment, ideal for experienced clinicians and fellowship graduates looking for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation

Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Qualifications

• Must be board eligible or certified in general pediatrics.
• Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine.
• Willingness to perform after-hours or night call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services and support the PCH mission.
• Engage in clinical programs and academic endeavors.
• Opportunities for teaching and mentoring.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Education

MD or DO degree

Job description

Position Summary

Pediatric Hospitalist – Main Campus and Community Sites

Phoenix Children’s and the Division of Hospital Medicine are seeking pediatric hospitalists interested in careers in academic hospital medicine or community hospital medicine as we continue to expand our clinical programs and advance our academic endeavors. Our Division, composed of over 60 faculty across three sites, nurtures a variety of clinical, educational, quality improvement, and research interests.

Current recruitment efforts are focused on filling hospitalist positions at our Phoenix Children’s – Main Campus and our community sites, Phoenix Children’s – Arrowhead and Phoenix Children’s – East Valley. Open positions include both standard and nocturnist roles, with a shift differential available for nocturnists.

Phoenix Children’s – Main Campus is a freestanding children’s hospital with a level 1 trauma center and comprehensive subspecialty care. There are many opportunities to participate in research, quality improvement, and educational endeavors. We host an established, ACGME-accredited 2-year pediatric hospitalist fellowship program with 6 fellows and play an integral role in medical education for Phoenix Children’s large pediatric residency program. Our faculty also hold academic appointments at the University of Arizona, Creighton University, and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine.

Phoenix Children’s – Arrowhead is a freestanding children’s hospital in the Northwest Valley opening in Summer 2024. This site will feature a 24-bed unit with both a PICU and Pediatric Emergency Department, as well as comprehensive subspecialty support and 24/7 in-house coverage by hospitalists and intensive care providers. Teaching opportunities for medical students, residents, and hospitalist fellows will also be available.

Phoenix Children’s – East Valley is a freestanding Women & Children’s center in Gilbert opening in Summer 2024. It will have a 24-bed unit with both a PICU and Pediatric Emergency Department, along with comprehensive subspecialty support and 24/7 in-house coverage. Newborn care is provided in partnership with Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, with no delivery attendance or NICU coverage required. Teaching opportunities will also be available.

We seek committed clinicians, leaders, scholars, and educators to join our dynamic Division of Hospital Medicine. Opportunities for career advancement are excellent. Ideal candidates include experienced hospitalists and fellowship graduates.

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, vacation, and CME. All candidates must be board eligible or certified in general pediatrics.

Interested individuals should send a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to:

David Blaha
Phoenix Children’s – Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
[e-mail] / 440-223-5256 (cell)

The staff physician shall provide patient care services and support the PCH mission of providing hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Education

• MD or DO degree (Required)

Certifications

• Current Arizona License to Practice Medicine or the ability to obtain prior to start date (Required)
• Board certified or eligible in the appropriate specialty (Required)

Special Skills

• Ability to move freely between facilities and examine patients (Required)
• Effective communication via telephone, computer, or other devices (Required)
• Willingness to perform after-hours or night call responsibilities (Required)
• Ability to work scheduled hours and under pressure (Required)