Pediatric Hospitalist - Per Diem
Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics at Stamford Hospital seeks a Board Certified Per Diem Pediatric Hospitalist to join the team. The incoming Pediatric Hospitalist will oversee care of hospitalized pediatric patients as well as provide some Well Baby Care in the nursery. The Pediatric Hospitalist service also offers consultation to attendings in the Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine and occasional back up in the NICU for deliveries. The physician will also provide teaching and medical consultation as necessary for the Department of Surgery and Family Medicine residents as well as Physician Assistant students.
About the Role
Stamford Hospital has a 10-bed inpatient pediatrics unit with an average daily census of 6-7. We have 36 beds in the well-baby nursery and a robust delivery service. Our Emergency Department has a separate Pediatrics E.R. Unit with 8 state-of-the-art beds, and we are staffed with Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians until 10 pm daily. The ideal candidate is B/C with Pediatric Hospitalist experience, with excellent communication skills and the desire to provide patient and family-centered care.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of hospitalized pediatric patients
- Provide some Well Baby Care in the nursery
- Consultation to attendings in the Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine
- Occasional back up in the NICU for deliveries
- Teaching and medical consultation for Department of Surgery and Family Medicine residents as well as Physician Assistant students
Requirements
- B/C with Pediatric Hospitalist experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Desire to provide patient and family-centered care
Qualifications
- Board Certification in Pediatrics
- Current Medical License in good standing
Skills
- Strong clinical skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Per Diem, 24-hour shifts, 8AM-8PM
- Minimum one weekend shift per month
- Some holiday coverage required
Pay
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Schedule
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Interviews
Interviews are being scheduled now!!!
If interested, please send your CV to Josie Aviles at jeldred@stamhealth.org