Pediatric Hospitalist: Family-Centered Care & Teaching

Children's National Medical Center; Reston (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Medical Center is seeking a clinical associate physician to provide inpatient and clinic care, while also engaging in advocacy, education, and research initiatives. You will collaborate with division leadership to ensure high-quality pediatric care and mentor trainees across the care team.

Responsibilities include patient management, on-call duties, and participation in family-centered care, quality improvement, and scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care.
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing care plans.
• Ability to discuss ethical concepts with patient/family/healthcare team.
• Ability to supervise and train clinical professionals and students.
• Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and staying current in subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s National Medical Center and approved sites.
• Oversee medical care team and manage patient care for a population; improve continuity and communication.
• Provide on-call services as determined by leadership.
• Engage in family-centered care and communicate professionally with families.
• Utilize chain of command and escalation policies appropriately.
• Respond to team members and external providers in timely, respectful manner.
• Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
• Contribute to public policy and education efforts for pediatric health.
• Participate in education programs for trainees and staff.
• Ensure orientation and supervision of trainees.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Legal and ethical standards

Independent clinical evaluation

Ethical patient care discussion

Supervise/train clinicians

Quality and safety

Commitment to CME

Education

MD degree

Job description

Children’s National Medical Center is seeking a clinical associate physician to provide inpatient and clinic care, while also engaging in advocacy, education, and research initiatives. You will collaborate with division leadership to ensure high-quality pediatric care and mentor trainees across the care team.

Responsibilities include patient management, on-call duties, and participation in family-centered care, quality improvement, and scholarly activities.