Physician/Attending - Hospitalist (Per Diem)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital seeks a physician to lead clinical care for pediatric patients within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes teaching residents, supervising medical students, and opportunities to engage in research and publishing alongside patient care.

The position emphasizes clinical management of a mix of general and high-acuity cases, collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff, and active participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school.
• Current state medical license in good standing with medical board.
• American Heart Association BLS - active and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary team.
• Educate staff, residents, and students; participate in research and publishing.
• Coordinate tests, follow-up, and patient care plans.
• Contribute to department performance improvement and teaching of medical students and residents.

Skills

Clinical skills

Research skills

Teaching

Communication

Confidentiality

Pediatrics

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Job Summary

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers. The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

• Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.
• Continues to actively self-educate (i.e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).
• Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
• Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.
• Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.
• Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
• Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
• Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
• Current state medical license and in good standing with medical board
• American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
• Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
• Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

Job: Physician

Department: NCPS-HOSPITALIST-3100-468804

Job Status: Professional