Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Description Position OverviewRole: Pediatric Hospitalist – Main Campus and Community LocationsOur organization is actively seeking pediatric hospitalists who are passionate about pursuing careers in either academic or community hospital medicine. As we expand our clinical programs and enhance our academic initiatives, we invite you to join our Division of Hospital Medicine, which comprises over 70 faculty members across three locations. This division fosters a diverse range of clinical, educational, quality improvement, and research interests.We are currently focused on filling hospitalist roles at our Main Campus and community sites, including Arrowhead and East Valley. Available positions encompass both standard and nocturnist roles, with a shift differential offered for nocturnists.Main CampusThe Main Campus is a dedicated children's hospital featuring a level 1 trauma center and extensive subspecialty care. Here, you will find numerous opportunities to engage in research, quality improvement, and educational activities. We host a well-established, ACGME-accredited two-year pediatric hospitalist fellowship program with six fellows and play a crucial role in the medical education of a large pediatric residency program. Our faculty members also hold academic positions at various prestigious institutions.Arrowhead LocationSet to open in Summer 2024, Arrowhead is a standalone children's hospital located in the Northwest Valley. This facility will include a 32-bed unit, a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and a Pediatric Emergency Department, along with comprehensive subspecialty support and 24/7 in-house coverage by hospitalists and intensive care providers. Teaching opportunities for medical students, residents, and hospitalist fellows will also be available.East Valley LocationOpening in 2026, East Valley will be a dedicated Women & Children's center in Gilbert, featuring a 24-bed unit, a PICU, and a Pediatric Emergency Department, as well as comprehensive subspecialty support and continuous in-house coverage. Newborn care will be provided in collaboration with a local medical center, without the need for delivery attendance or NICU coverage. Teaching opportunities for medical students, residents, and hospitalist fellows will also be available.We are in search of dedicated clinicians, leaders, scholars, and educators to become part of our vibrant Division of Hospital Medicine. Exceptional career advancement opportunities await. Ideal candidates include experienced hospitalists and fellowship graduates.We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, vacation time, and continuing medical education (CME) opportunities. All applicants must be board eligible or certified in general pediatrics.Located in the fifth largest city in the U.S., Phoenix boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year!Position ResponsibilitiesPatient Care ServicesDeliver patient care services for which you are clinically privileged, including but not limited to:Direct patient care on both inpatient and outpatient basesSubspecialty consultations and follow-upsDiagnostic and therapeutic services/proceduresUrgent/emergent care as necessaryAim to provide the highest quality of patient and family-centered careSupport the hospital's patient satisfaction objectives and the division's specific targetsAdhere to divisional standards for patient safety and quality of carePractice contemporary evidence-based medicine or the latest experience-based approachesDivisional ResponsibilitiesSet and strive to meet annual goals and objectives for yourself and the divisionContribute to the medical education programs and activities of the division, including:Supervising trainees and allied health professionals in delivering servicesConducting teaching rounds, lectures, and conferences for traineesParticipating in the education and supervision of trainees and allied health professionalsEngaging in postgraduate continuing education activitiesSupport the division's research initiatives and those of fellow membersEncourage programmatic growth within the divisionAssist with satellite efforts of the division when appropriateProfessionalismTreat colleagues, staff, and patients with respect and dignityFoster a safe, collaborative, and professional healthcare environmentUphold the organization's mission, vision, and values, including family-centered care, clinical excellence, leadership, collaboration, and accountabilityAdditional ActivitiesSupport the Division Chief in liaising with the professional community and the public as neededConduct teaching rounds or conferences outside the organization if they support divisional initiativesRepresent the organization in the medical and business communities professionallyEssential skills include:Effective communication via telephone, computer, or other devicesAbility to perform after-hours or night call responsibilities as requiredConsistent attendance during scheduled work hoursAdditional job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.