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Job description
Overview
The Pediatric Hospital Medicine attending physician will work in a variety of settings including general pediatric services, surgical co‑management team, complex care, and/or sedation services. The physician is expected to document the medical findings in an electronic medical record, provide support to patients, families, and colleagues, and collaborate with other physicians, nursing, ancillary department staff and hospital administration.
Responsibilities
Evaluate, treat, and manage patients in a variety of settings.
Supervise clinical providers, including resident physicians, and provide performance feedback.
Review current pediatric standards of care and work with leadership to implement new processes as needed.
Respond to clinical alerts and updates from public health officials.
Provide educational support for residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers, including curriculum and program implementation.
Participate in or oversee research activities and provide feedback on evolving studies.
Engage in scholarship activities such as quality improvement projects, pathway design committees, and research projects in pediatric hospital medicine.
Assess and manage patient access, patient flow, quality improvement, staff performance, and effective work teams.
Participate in the development and implementation of departmental standards, policies, guidelines, and protocols.
Education Qualifications
Doctorate of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) – required.
Skills And Abilities
Working knowledge of hospital policies, practices and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines.
Proficiency in computer systems and applications.
Initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision‑making skills.
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.
Excellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
Licenses and Certifications
Medical License – Pennsylvania State Medical Board – upon hire (required).
DEA License – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – upon hire (required).
Board Certification in a medical subspecialty – required; must be in compliance with department/ division credentialing criteria and clinical privileges (required). The certificate must be obtained immediately or within a prescribed time frame from the date of hire.
EEO Statement
CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non‑discriminatory means (EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement).
Contract and Compensation
At CHOP, employees who work in patient care buildings or have patient‑facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Salary ranges are shown for full‑time jobs:
Salary range: $36,279.00 – $678,760.00 annually. If you work part‑time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. CHOP is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.
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Who can apply
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