Hospitalist

About the role

The Hospitalist will provide inpatient care services to infants, children and adolescents of the practice and referring physicians.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical management of patient care in hospital setting.
• Examines patients, orders, performs and interprets diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition, determine diagnosis and implement appropriate treatment.
• Monitors patients' condition and progress and re-evaluates treatments as necessary.
• Understands and follows performance standards for hospital providers.
• Maintains an organized, clean, efficient and confidential work area.
• Communicates and coordinates with other inpatient and outpatient physicians.
• Works with the hospital team of physicians, PAs, NPs and nurses to maximize efficiency.
• Coordinates medical care across service lines to ensure alignment of resources.
• Participates in hospital‑based research projects.
• Prepares official health documents or records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of medicine.
• Completion of an accredited 3‑year pediatric residency.
• Board certified or board eligible in pediatrics (M.D. or D.O.).
• Possess a current Arkansas medical license (MD or DO) eligible for practice in AR.
• Board Certified Pediatrician or Board Eligible (7 years of eligibility).
• Board Certified in Pediatrics (recommended).