Pediatric Hospitalist

OverviewA PediatricHospitalist plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive medicalcare to pediatric patients within a hospital setting. They workclosely with other healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat avariety of illnesses and injuries in children ensuring that youngpatients receive highquality compassionatecare.
Rate:MAX RATE$2400 per 24 hrs call.Pay Rates Cannot be Advertised in anyformat
Keyresponsibilities

• Provide directpatient care in the hospital setting including admissionsconsultations and discharges
• Conduct thoroughexaminations and assessments of pediatric patients to determine adiagnosis and develop treatmentplans
• Coordinate care with specialists primarycare physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure integratedand holistic treatment for patients
• Manage themedical care of pediatric inpatients including ordering andinterpreting diagnostic tests prescribing medications andmonitoring progress
• Oversee and participate inmedical procedures and interventions for pediatric patients asnecessary
• Document patient care activitiesincluding writing admission and progress notes and maintainingaccurate medical records
• Provide education andsupport to patients and their families regarding diagnosestreatment plans and preventive care
• Participatein multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with nursing stafftherapists and other allied healthcareprofessionals
• Stay updated on the latestdevelopments in pediatric medicine through ongoing educationtraining and participation in professional developmentactivities
• Contribute to quality improvementinitiatives and adhere to best practices in pediatric hospitalmedicine
• Act as a resource for healthcare teammembers regarding pediatricspecific medical expertise andguidance
• Adhere to hospital and departmentalpolicies and procedures including ethical guidelines and standardsof care
• Participate in oncall rotations andprovide afterhours coverage asrequired
• Collaborate with hospital leadershipand participate in committees task forces and other hospitalgovernance activities

Requiredqualifications

• Doctor of Medicine(M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from anaccredited medical school
• Completion of apediatric residency program and board certification inpediatrics
• Licensure to practice medicine inthe state or region of employment with current DEAregistration
• Proven experience in pediatrichospital medicine including managing inpatient care and conductingconsultations
• Demonstrated clinical expertisein diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric conditionsfrom common illnesses to complex medicalissues
• Excellent communication skills with theability to effectively convey medical information to patientsfamilies and colleagues
• Strong teamwork andcollaboration capabilities with a commitment to interdisciplinarycare and shared decisionmaking
• Ability to workin a fastpaced highpressure environment while maintaining a focuson patient safety and qualityoutcomes
• Commitment to continuous learning andprofessional development including staying abreast of advances inpediatric medicine and hospitalistpractices
• Understanding of and adherence toethical standards patient confidentiality and regulatoryrequirements in healthcare
• Excellentorganizational and time management skills with the ability toprioritize tasks and manage competing demandseffectively
• Capacity for empathy and compassionin working with pediatric patients and their families particularlyduring challenging medicalsituations
• Willingness to engage in teachingmentoring and scholarly activities as part of academic hospitalistresponsibilities if applicable
• Ability to adaptto evolving healthcare policies technologies and best practices andcontribute to strategic initiatives for pediatric hospitalmedicine
• Current certification or eligibilityfor certification in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) andbasic life support(BLS)

CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS

• BLS
• BoardCertified
• NRP
• PALS

STATELICENSEREQUIREMENTS

• Tennessee

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