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Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Radiologist PRN

Physicians & SurgeonsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$120.20 - $360.58In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A medical degree (M.D.) from an accredited medical school is required.
  • At least 0 years of work experience is required.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for delivering medical care.
  • Ability to independently evaluate patient problems and develop a patient-care plan.
  • Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss them with patients, families, and other members of the health-care team.
  • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
  • Commitment to continuing medical education and currency with developments in the subspecialty, and knowledge of and compliance with legal and ethical standards for delivering medical care.
  • A full license and credentialing as an attending staff-category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center are required.
  • Board certification or eligibility for board certification in the primary practice specialty is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites ethically, professionally, and promptly.
  • Oversee the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service, and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
  • Provide on-call services as determined by division leadership.
  • Participate in family-centered care and communicate professionally and compassionately; refer patients to specialists and relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
  • Use the defined chain of command and escalation policies appropriately.
  • Respond to team members and outside medical providers promptly and respectfully; communicate expectations to trainees regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourage trainee questions.
  • Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
  • Contribute scholarly effort to advancing public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well-being.
  • Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care-enhancement techniques.
  • Participate in specific health-promotion, education, and/or prevention programs.
  • Conduct research of significant scientific value in clinical and translational science areas relevant to the practice specialty.
  • Review manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
  • Publish in peer-reviewed scientific, quality, and management journals.
  • Submit applications for grants or contracts to fund research projects.
  • Participate in research committees, workshops, special-interest groups, and similar activities.
  • Participate in CNMC medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
  • Participate as appropriate in hospital- or university-wide educational programs.
  • Participate as appropriate in local, regional, and national educational efforts.
  • Provide timely feedback to trainees.
  • Ensure adequate orientation for the care delivered by trainees.
  • Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
  • Follow established bylaws, policies, procedures, continuous quality-improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection-control standards.
  • Complete clinical documentation promptly and adequately as required by JCAHO, other regulatory bodies, and/or Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies and Procedures, including complete clinical charge documentation.
  • Identify problems related to patient services and recommend improvements.
  • Cooperate and participate in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice, judgment, and quality of care; participate as a member of special-care teams, Medical Staff, and hospital committees.
  • Review and prepare protocols for staff use; evaluate patient care according to adopted protocols and Quality Assurance program criteria; participate in evaluation of peers and support staff; acknowledge and report medical and other errors and participate in efforts to prevent them.

Desired Qualifications

  • Board certification in a relevant secondary specialty is preferred.

About the Company

Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Children’s National Hospital is a nonprofit pediatric health system in Washington, D.C., providing primary and specialty medical care for children across the region, with locations in the D.C. metropolitan area and a dedicated research campus. It combines hospital care with pediatric research through the Children’s National Research Institute and Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, and operates the Research & Innovation Campus opened in 2021 to develop new ways to treat kids. Care is delivered by multidisciplinary teams across a network of community-based primary care and specialty locations, with a strong emphasis on nursing excellence reflected in four Magnet designation awards. The hospital also engages in advocacy at local and national levels and relies on donors to fund services. Its goal is to improve children’s health by advancing pediatric medicine and ensuring access to high-quality care and support for families.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$3.4M
Headquarters
Washington DC, United States
Founded
1870

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