Pediatric Urologist: Lead Care, Education & Research

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's National Medical Center is seeking an attending physician to provide clinical services in Urology with leadership responsibilities for the care team. This role emphasizes ethical patient care, timely documentation, and active involvement in education and advocacy within a large pediatric hospital.

The position requires MD, board certification or eligibility, a commitment to quality and continuing medical education, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to improve

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 plan for patient care.
• Ability to discuss ethical concepts with patients and families.
• Ability to supervise and train clinical professionals and students.
• Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and current subspecialty developments.
• Complies with legal and ethical standards for medical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services for patients ethically, professionally and timely.
• Oversee medical care team and manage direct patient care for a population.
• Provide on-call services as determined by division leadership.
• Engage in family centered care and communicate professionally with patients and families.
• Use chain of command and escalation policies appropriately.
• Communicate expectations clearly to trainees and encourage questions.

Skills

Medical evaluation

Ethics in care

Independent problem solving

Team supervision

Infection control

Continuing medical education

Legal/ethical standards

Education

MD (Medical Doctor)

Job description

Children's National Medical Center is seeking an attending physician to provide clinical services in Urology with leadership responsibilities for the care team. This role emphasizes ethical patient care, timely documentation, and active involvement in education and advocacy within a large pediatric hospital.

The position requires MD, board certification or eligibility, a commitment to quality and continuing medical education, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to improve