Pediatric Pulmonologist

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s is recruiting a Pediatric Pulmonologist to join its Pulmonology division in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, subspecialty consultations, and potential research involvement.

Ideal candidates will be MD or DO, board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric pulmonology, and eligible for an Arizona medical license. Opportunities for education and collaboration within a renowned pediatric health system are available.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• BC Pediatrics or equivalent board certification.
• BE/BC Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Arizona medical license or eligibility to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for pediatric inpatients and outpatients.
• Offer subspecialty consultations and follow-up in pediatric pulmonology.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as part of clinical care.
• Supervise and mentor trainees and allied health staff in the division.
• Deliver teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences to residents and fellows.
• Engage in clinical research initiatives where appropriate.
• Support division and hospital initiatives and quality improvement efforts.

Education

MD or DO degree

BC Pediatrics

BE/BC Pediatric Pulmonology

Arizona medical license (to be obtained)

Job description

Pediatric Pulmonologist

Department: PCMG-MAIN | Pulmonology
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Physician/Div Chief/Med Dir
Posting #: 923008
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

Posting Note: Phoenix Children’s Division of Pulmonology is now recruiting for full time, Pediatric Pulmonologist to join the existing division of 9 faculty and 4 advanced practice providers. We are seeking qualified candidates to provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis as well as subspecialty consultations and follow-ups. The candidate will be an integral and interactive member of the Pulmonology Division and should have the ability to work with teams on patient focused, division centric and hospital wide initiatives. There will be opportunities to pursue clinical research interests. Significant opportunities to participate in the education of medical students and residents are also available.
The Pulmonology Division at Phoenix Children’s includes an integrated program of subspecialists, including many collaborations with faculty in other divisions to develop new programs addressing lung disease in children. Notable programs are Phoenix Children’s Pediatric Comprehensive Sleep Medicine Program, the first accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center in the state of Arizona, the only comprehensive inpatient and outpatient Tracheotomy and Airway program in the state and a comprehensive asthma program that includes a mobile asthma clinic to connect services and treatment with the pediatric community. Additionally, we have a multidisciplinary team in our Cocci program and Aerodigestive program.
The ideal candidate will have:

• MD or DO degree
• BC Pediatrics
• BE/BC Pediatric Pulmonology
• Ability to obtain an Arizona medical license

The staff physician shall provide patient care services and will support the Phoenix Children's mission of providing hope, healing and the best health care for children and their families.

Position Duties

• Patient Care Services
• Provide patient care services for which he/she is clinically privileged, including but not limited to:
• Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis
• Provide subspecialty consultations and follow-up.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures
• Provide these services for urgent/ emergent care as necessary
• Strive to achieve the best patient and family centered care
• Support Hospital’s patient satisfaction goals as well as division’s specific targets
• Support and adhere to divisional patient safety and quality of care standards
• Practices Contemporary Evidence based medicine or latest experience based medicine

• Divisional Responsibilities
• Establish and demonstrate effort to achieve annual physician goals and objectives (e.g. individual, division, hospital)
• Support the medical education programs and activities of the Division, including but not limited to:
• Provide direct supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals for the delivery of inpatient and outpatient services when applicable
• Conduct teaching rounds, lectures and conference for trainees
• Participate in the teaching and supervision of trainees and allied health care professionals assigned to the division
• Participate in the postgraduate continuing educational activities of the division
• Support the research endeavors of the division including the research initiatives by other members of the division
• Support programmatic growth of division
• Support satellite efforts of division when appropriate

• Professionalism
• Treat colleagues, Phoenix Children's employees and customers with courtesy, dignity and respect
• Promote safe, cooperative and professional health care environment
• Support Phoenix Children's mission, vision and values, including family centered care, excellence in clinical care, leadership, collaboration, and accountability

• Other activities
• Physician shall support the Division Chief in his/her role as liaison to the professional community and general public as requested by the Division Chief
• Physician may conduct teaching rounds or conferences outside of Phoenix Children's, particularly if these activities support divisional clinical and teaching programs/ initiatives.
• Physician shall represent Phoenix Children's in the medical and business communities and before the general public in a professional manner
• The following physical and mental skills are essential to the physician’s ability to successfully perform the foregoing duties and responsibilities:
• The ability to communicate by telephone, computer or other communication devices
• The ability to perform after hours or night call responsibilities as needed
• The ability to work regularly scheduled work hours

• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable