Regional Pediatric Hospitalist-2

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital north of Columbus is seeking Pediatric Hospitalists to join our growing regional team. The role includes attendance at high-risk deliveries & C-sections, admissions, and daily rounding on neonatal and pediatric units.

Qualifications include board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, NRP & PALS certification, and Ohio medical license. A generous sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics.
• NRP & PALS certification required.
• Unrestricted medical license in the state of Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Attends high-risk deliveries and C-sections.
• Admissions and daily rounding on Special Care Nursery (level I) and well-baby units.
• Rounding on pediatric inpatient unit and ED consultations for admissions/transfers.
• Perform neonatal procedures as needed and participate in training of learners.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent

Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable

Job description

Overview

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking Pediatric Hospitalists to join our experienced and growing team of regional providers north of Columbus.

Hospitalists working at this location are employees of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Full-time (eight 24-hour shifts per month) and part-time positions are available. Responsibilities of the Pediatric Hospitalist include attendance at high-risk deliveries & C-sections, admissions, and daily rounding on Special Care Nursery (level I), and well-baby (mother/infant) units. Daily rounding on pediatric inpatient unit and general pediatric Emergency Department consultations for admissions and/or transfers. Procedures would include, but are not limited to, intubation, surfactant administration, insertion of umbilical lines, circumcisions, chest tube/needle decompressions, and neonatal resuscitation.

Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible in Pediatrics, NRP & PALS certified, patient-centered, and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in pediatric care. Certification in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is not required. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus and excellent benefits package.

The program provides comprehensive onboarding that will include neonatal simulation time, 4 – 6 weeks of proctored shifts with hospitalists at regional sites, and ongoing education in the skills and procedures required for this position.

Job Description Summary

Provides medical care and treatment to patients.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
• Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in the training and education of medical students, residents, and fellows as required.
• Stays up-to-date with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.

Education Requirement

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent, required.
• Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable, required.

Licensure Requirement:

• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Unrestricted licensed physician, required.

Certifications:

Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics, required.

Skills:

(not specified)

Experience:

Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.

“The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet”