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iRecruitMD lists this Physician Pediatric Hospitalist - Competitive Salary opportunity in city of rapid city, South Dakota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job DescriptionPediatric Hospitalist (MD/DO) Position Summary \ NThe Pediatric Hospitalistprovides comprehensive inpatient medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute pediatric illnesses, coordination of multidisciplinary inpatient care, and facilitation of safe transitions from hospital to home using evidence-based, family-centered practices.
\ NEssential Duties andResponsibilities \ N Provide direct inpatient care to hospitalized pediatric patients
\ N Perform comprehensive histories, physical examinations, and daily patient assessments
\ N Diagnose and manage acute pediatric medical conditions and exacerbations of chronic illness
\ N Admit, manage, and discharge pediatric patients
\ N Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services
\ N Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning
\ N Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
\ N Respond to changes in patient condition and manage urgent clinical issues
\ N Support care transitions and ensure appropriate outpatient follow-up
\ N Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and utilization initiatives
\ N Supervise and educate residents, medical students, or advanced practice providers as applicable
\ N Maintain accurateand timely clinical documentation
\ N Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
\ N Qualifications \ N Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
\ N Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency program
\ N Board-eligible orboard-certified in Pediatrics
\ N Ability to obtainand maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
\ N DEA registration or eligibility
\ N Skills and Competencies \ N Strong clinical knowledge in inpatient pediatric medicine
\ N Ability to manageacute and medically complex pediatric patients
\ N Excellent communication and family-centered care skills
\ N Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities
\ N Commitment to evidence-based, high-quality pediatric care
\ N Work Environment \ N Pediatric inpatient units, observation units, and hospital settings
\ N Schedule may include day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts depending on program structure
\ N Physical Requirements \ N Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout inpatient units
\ N Manual dexterity for pediatric examinations and procedures
\ N Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and communication
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Worksite address
city of rapid city, SD, 57700, US
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