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Children's National Hospital

Pediatric hospital network with research institutes

Clinical Hospitalist - Bone and Marrow Transplant

Physicians & SurgeonsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$150k - $450kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An accredited medical school M.D. medical degree is required.
  • A fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center is required.
  • Board certification or eligibility for board certification in the primary practice specialty is required.
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise is required.
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care is required.
  • Ability to independently evaluate patient problems and develop a patient-care plan is required.
  • Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss them with patients, families, and other members of the health care team is required.
  • Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise is required.
  • Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards is required.
  • Commitment to continuing medical education and staying current on developments in the subspecialty is required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional, and timely manner, allocating 90% of effort to clinical activities and 10% to non-clinical activities.
  • 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 records and communication.
  • Participate in family-centered care, communicate professionally and compassionately, and refer patients to specialists and relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
  • Use the defined chain of command and escalation policies appropriately.
  • Respond respectfully and promptly to team members and outside medical providers; communicate patient-update and significant-change notification expectations to trainees, and encourage their questions.
  • Participate in the hospital’s advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly effort to public policy advancing population-based pediatric health and well-being.
  • Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care-enhancement techniques; participate in health-promotion, education, and prevention programs.
  • Participate in medical education programs with colleagues and trainees and, as appropriate, in hospital/university-wide and local, regional, and national educational efforts.
  • Provide timely feedback to trainees, ensure adequate orientation for their care delivery, and supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.
  • Follow established bylaws, policies, procedures, continuous quality-improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
  • Complete clinical documentation promptly and adequately as required by JCAHO, regulatory bodies, and Medical Staff bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies, including complete clinical charge documentation.
  • Identify patient-service problems and recommend improvements.
  • 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 peer and support-staff evaluation; acknowledge and report medical or other errors and participate in error-prevention efforts.

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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