Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician - Clinical & Research

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an attending physician for Pulmonary Medicine. The role includes direct patient care in hospital and clinics, leadership of the medical team, on-call duties, and active involvement in family-centered care.

The position emphasizes scholarly activity, advocacy, and education, with a strong commitment to child health and population-based approaches. Extensive licensure, board certification, and professional ethics are required.

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 a care plan.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and staying current in subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s National Hospital and approved sites in an ethical, professional, and timely manner.
• Oversee medical care teams and manage direct patient care for a defined population.
• Provide on-call services as determined by division leadership.
• Participate in family-centered care and communicate professionally with patients and families.
• Ensure compliant documentation and adherence to quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Independent evaluation

Ethics & legal

Team supervision

Education

MD (Medical Doctor)

Job description

Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC seeks an attending physician for Pulmonary Medicine. The role includes direct patient care in hospital and clinics, leadership of the medical team, on-call duties, and active involvement in family-centered care.

The position emphasizes scholarly activity, advocacy, and education, with a strong commitment to child health and population-based approaches. Extensive licensure, board certification, and professional ethics are required.