Pediatric Pulmonologist

Ascension St Vincent; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital is actively recruiting a full-time Pediatric Pulmonologist to join the Pulmonology Division. The role focuses on direct patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings, subspecialty consultations, and follow-up visits.

Opportunities exist for clinical research and medical student/resident education. The division collaborates with multiple subspecialties to advance lung disease care in children, including sleep medicine and cystic fibrosis programs, with a

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Board Certified in Pediatrics.
• Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• Ability to obtain an Arizona medical license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
• Provide subspecialty consultations and follow‑ups.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
• Support hospital’s patient satisfaction goals and division targets.
• Promote safety and quality of care standards.
• Engage in education and research initiatives.

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Pediatrics

Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology

Arizona medical license

Job description

Pediatric Pulmonologist

Position Details

• 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.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology
• Ability to obtain an Arizona medical license

Position Duties

• Patient Care Services
  • Provide direct patient care services on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
  • Provide subspecialty consultations and follow‑ups.
  • Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services/procedures.
  • Provide 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.
  • Practice 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 conferences 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 a 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.

Additional Information

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