Pediatric Hospitalist - Grand View Hospital

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A Brief Overview
The Pediatric Hospitalist will work in a CHOP affiliated community hospital to evaluate, treat and manage patients in both the Pediatric inpatient setting, as well as, the Emergency Department. The physician is expected to document the medical findings in an electronic medical record, provide support to patients, families and colleagues, collaborate with other Physicians, nursing, ancillary department staff and Hospital administration. This position will require working Evenings, Weekends and Holidays as needed. The physicians is expected to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, legal, regulatory, clinical and organizational standards and requirements including (but not limited to): HIPPA, OSHA, Joint Commission, DOH. May represent CHOP with external organizations, professional associations upon request.
What you will do

• Direct Clinical Activities
• Evaluate, Treat and Manage patients in a Pediatric Inpatient Setting, as well as, the Emergency Department.
• May supervise clinical providers including resident physicians and provide performance feedback in all aspects of clinical functions.
• Continually review current pediatric standards of care and work with leadership team to implement new processes as needed. Respond to clinical alerts and updates from public health officials and others.
• Research Activities (if indicated)
• May participate in and/or oversee research activities, as needed, at the practice and provide feedback and consultation for studies as they progress. Delegate operational functions to other support staff as needed to accomplish the research goals and objectives.
• Administrative Activities (if indicated)
• May assist with management of the Hospital:
• o Evaluate and effectively manage patient access, patient flow, quality improvement, staff performance, effective work teams.
• o Participate in the development and implementation of departmental standards, policies, guidelines and protocols.
• Other Duties As Assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Doctorate Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine Required

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of hospital policies, practices and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
• Skills in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-making.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public.
• Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic).

Licenses and Certifications

• Medical License - Pennsylvania State Medical Board - upon hire - Required
• DEA License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required
• Medical Board Certification - Pediatrics - in (sub) specialty required. Board Certification must be in compliance with Department / Division Credentialing Criteria and Delineation Clinical Privileges and Medical Staff By-laws (either immediately or within a prescribed time frame from date of hire) - - Required

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Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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