Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Family:

Physicians

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are currently searching for a Pediatrics Hospitalist to support the National Institutes of Health.  This position is part-time and it is onsite at NIH in Bethesda, MD.

What You Will Do:

• Provide expertise and clinical care oversight for pediatric patients admitted to an observation unit.
• Serve as an advisor and provide pediatric consultation and expertise for the clinical care of complex pediatric patients enrolled in research protocols.
• Take a leadership role during pediatric emergencies.
• Provide perioperative care and monitoring for children, including responding to pediatric emergencies, rapid response calls, and Code Blue events.
• Assist in the stabilization of children experiencing acute events while alternative care options or transfer to a partner institution are arranged.
• Collaborate with hospital staff to oversee the monitored bed unit within the Pediatric Unit.
• Perform and document patient physical assessments and histories.
• Analyze trends in patient conditions and develop appropriate patient management plans based on clinical findings.
• Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team to ensure patient management strategies appropriately support patient care and research needs.

What You Will Need:

• Medical Degree
• Minimum 8+ years of prior relevant experience
• Licensed in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States or District of Columbia, with board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics.
• Current Maryland medical licensure or the ability to obtain and maintain appropriate Maryland medical licensure prior to providing clinical services.
• Completion of a minimum of four years of residency training in Pediatrics, or equivalent experience and training in an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency program.
• Ability to provide all necessary documentation and references required for medical staff credentialing and to obtain clinical privileges within the NIH.
• Ability to work 12- or 24-hour shifts, which may include weekdays, nights, and weekends.
• Interest in and willingness to provide clinical support to the Pediatric Oncology Branch during periods of increased staffing needs or patient volume.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior NIH experience
• Experience working in a scientific or clinical research environment, including familiarity with research protocols and the care of patients enrolled in clinical research studies.
• Experience caring for medically complex pediatric patients in a research-intensive or academic medical environment
• Familiarity with hospital policies, patient safety requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
• Board Certification in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship training in Pediatric Hospital Medicine is desirable but not required

The annual salary range for this position is $226,000.00-$376,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

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