Physician- Pediatric Emergency Medicine Full Time

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital in Knoxville, TN seeks a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician to provide immediate, specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents in a high‑acuity ED. You will collaborate with nursing, subspecialists, surgeons, and hospital teams to deliver safe, timely, family‑centered care.

The role emphasizes rapid assessment, stabilization, and coordination of disposition, with responsibilities spanning education of residents and staff and ongoing quality

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Tennessee medical license.
• Current certification in ACLS/BLS/PALS or ability to obtain.
• Strong clinical judgment and timely decisions in high-acuity situations.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with a broad range of emergencies.
• Perform rapid assessments and initiate stabilization and life‑saving interventions.
• Perform airway management, vascular access, lumbar puncture, fracture reduction, wound care and other procedures.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging and other diagnostic tests.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based treatment plans for pediatric patients.
• Stabilize patients and determine disposition (discharge, admission, ICU, transfer).
• Coordinate care with subspecialists, surgeons, hospitalists, intensivists, and other teams.
• Provide consultation and clinical support to referring physicians and facilities.
• Supervise and educate residents, students, APPs, nurses, and staff.
• Foster a collaborative environment supporting professional development.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Teamwork

Communication

Education

M.D./D.O. from an accredited medical school

Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship

Job description

Provides immediate, specialized care to infants, children, and adolescents experiencing acute illnesses and injuries. This physician works in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and collaborates closely with nursing, pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, ancillary services, and other healthcare professionals to deliver safe, timely, and family-centered care.

Core Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with a broad range of medical, traumatic, and behavioral health emergencies, including respiratory distress, seizures, infections, toxic exposures, and acute exacerbations of chronic conditions.
• Perform rapid assessments and initiate appropriate stabilization and life-saving interventions.
• Perform emergency procedures such as airway management and intubation, vascular access, lumbar puncture, fracture reduction, wound management, and other procedures within the physician’s scope of practice.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, radiographs, ultrasound examinations, and other diagnostic testing.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans for pediatric patients across a wide range of acuity levels.
• Stabilize critically ill or injured patients and determine the appropriate disposition, including discharge, hospital admission, intensive care, or transfer to another facility.
• Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, hospitalists, intensivists, primary care clinicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.
• Provide timely consultation and clinical support to referring physicians and healthcare facilities when appropriate.
• Supervise and educate residents, medical students, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Foster a collaborative environment that supports professional development and continuous learning.

Clinical Quality, Patient Safety, And Experience

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, anticipated outcomes, follow-up care, and preventive measures.
• Promote communication strategies that strengthen patient and family engagement in clinical decision-making.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely medical records.
• Practice in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, hospital policies, clinical standards, and ethical requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review, patient safety, and clinical performance initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical processes, efficiency, patient outcomes, and the overall care experience.
• Collaborate with nursing, ancillary services, and hospital leadership to support coordinated, efficient, and patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and respect in all interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and staff.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited allopathic or osteopathic medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Tennessee medical license.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain hospital medical staff privileges.
• Current certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or the ability to obtain certification as required.
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to make timely decisions in high-acuity situations.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience practicing in a high-volume or high-acuity pediatric emergency department.
• Familiarity with current pediatric emergency medicine protocols and evidence-based clinical pathways.
• Experience with resident, fellow, medical student, or interdisciplinary education.
• Interest or experience in quality improvement, patient safety, clinical leadership, research, or program development.

Physical Requirements

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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