Pediatric Hospitalist - Blank Children's Hospital - Des Moines

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients
• Provide routine care and management of hospitalized patients in a pediatric inpatient and newborn nursery setting
• Document findings in accurate, systematic form and maintains appropriate documentation in the EMR
• Utilize data to identify areas of improvement, monitor progress, and design/implement initiatives which can make a positive impact on the care of newborn or inpatient pediatric patients
• Effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds
• Provide specialty specific patient-family teaching and counseling based on needs, and in collaboration with the care team

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Medicine
• Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Medicine
• Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Knowledge of pediatric medicine
• Ability to document accurately and systematically

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• A competitive Total Rewards program
• Generous time off and CME allowance
• Malpractice insurance
• Retirement contributions
• Dedicated provider resources
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

182 shifts/year