Pediatric Hospitalist

Overview

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the hospital setting including admissions consultations and discharges
• Conduct thorough examinations and assessments of pediatric patients to determine a diagnosis and develop treatment plans
• Coordinate care with specialists primary care physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure integrated and holistic treatment for patients
• Manage the medical care of pediatric inpatients including ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests prescribing medications and monitoring progress
• Oversee and participate in medical procedures and interventions for pediatric patients as necessary
• Document patient care activities including writing admission and progress notes and maintaining accurate medical records
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding diagnoses treatment plans and preventive care
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with nursing staff therapists and other allied healthcare professionals
• Stay updated on the latest developments in pediatric medicine through ongoing education training and participation in professional development activities
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and adhere to best practices in pediatric hospital medicine
• Act as a resource for healthcare team members regarding pediatricspecific medical expertise and guidance
• Adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures including ethical guidelines and standards of care
• Participate in oncall rotations and provide afterhours coverage as required
• Collaborate with hospital leadership and participate in committees task forces and other hospital governance activities

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of a pediatric residency program and board certification in pediatrics
• Licensure to practice medicine in the state or region of employment with current DEA registration
• Proven experience in pediatric hospital medicine including managing inpatient care and conducting consultations
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric conditions from common illnesses to complex medical issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively convey medical information to patients families and colleagues
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities with a commitment to interdisciplinary care and shared decisionmaking
• Ability to work in a fastpaced highpressure environment while maintaining a focus on patient safety and quality outcomes
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development including staying abreast of advances in pediatric medicine and hospitalist practices
• Understanding of and adherence to ethical standards patient confidentiality and regulatory requirements in healthcare
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands effectively
• Capacity for empathy and compassion in working with pediatric patients and their families particularly during challenging medical situations
• Willingness to engage in teaching mentoring and scholarly activities as part of academic hospitalist responsibilities if applicable
• Ability to adapt to evolving healthcare policies technologies and best practices and contribute to strategic initiatives for pediatric hospital medicine
• Current certification or eligibility for certification in pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and basic life support (BLS)

• BLS
• Board Certified
• NRP
• PALS

• Tennessee

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