Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician

Responsible for physician recruitment, retention, supervision, practice development/management. Support the development and implementation of standardized care protocol, patient safety/quality initiative. Participate as an active member of the hospital-based physician practice.EducationGraduate of an accredited medical programLicensureBoard Certified in Internal MedicineExperienceMinimum of 5 years of experience as hospitalist and leadership role in group practiceSkillsFundamental knowledge related to hospital-based physician practice is requiredPrincipal Duties And Responsibilities Partner with Clinical Nurse Manager(s) to assess progress on goals and to work on areas where physician engagement is required to meet goals. Championing of meaningful change, participation in developing new processes/procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness of patient care Soliciting, listening for and communicating feedback among stakeholders, including other physicians, nursing, patients and administration in collaboration with the Nurse Manager Consensus building between physicians, nursing staff, and administration in collaboration with the Nurse Manager Review with the Clinical Nurse Manager the long length of stay patients on the unit and help make dispositions with the attending physicians when possible. Assistance with Joint Commission readiness efforts Facilitate the triaging of patients when necessary to promote patient flow Facilitate the follow up of quality concerns for patients moving to the outpatient setting. Ensuring that unit case manager and discharge planners have provided patients being discharged with the proper follow up appointments, medications and home needs Collaborate, by attending regular meetings with other unit medical directors and clinical nurse managers to assess best practices Perform other duties or responsibilities related to patient care as reasonably necessary or as reasonably requested.All Roles Must Demonstrate GBMC ValuesRespectI will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacyListens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilitiesExcellenceI will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.Meets and/or exceeds customer expectationsActively pursues learning and self-developmentPays attention to detail; follows throughAccountabilityI will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.Sets a positive, professional example for othersTakes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve themAppropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job dutiesReports to work regularly and on timeTeamworkI will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the teamAddresses and resolves conflict in a positive waySeeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutionsAcknowledges and celebrates the contribution of othersEthical BehaviorI will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgmentRespects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkersResultsI will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.Embraces change and improvement in the work environmentContinuously seeks to improve the quality of products/servicesDisplays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstaclesAchieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficientlyPay Range$1,000.00 - $675,000.00Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.Equal Employment OpportunityGBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.