Pediatric Hospitalist MD

Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE , Albuquerque, New Mexico , United States of America

Type of Opportunity: Full time

FTE: 1

Summary: Cares for pediatric patients referred by the emergency department, urgent care and primary care provider, then returns care of the patient to the primary care. This position provides inpatient pediatric/newborn care in 2 primary venues.
The Pediatric Hospitalist cares for pediatric patients referred by the emergency department, urgent care and primary care provider, then returns care of the patient to the primary care physician at the time of discharge. The hospitalist is responsible for managing the care of pediatric inpatients and works collaboratively with nurse case and care managers, care coordinators, consulting and primary care physicians and other facility-based healthcare professionals who comprise the patient s care team.

The hospitalist leads the care team in providing efficient but compassionate care.

At Presbyterian, it's not just what we do that matters. It's how we do it. How we do things here makes all the difference.

Presbyterian Medical Group seeks a Pediatric Hospitalist MD/DO to join our established practice in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We're all about well-being, starting with yours. We offer a nationally competitive salary with relocation allowance available, CME allowance and fully paid malpractice insurance.

• 24/7 inpatient care for children with both routine and complex medical conditions.
• Pediatric sedation service, sedating pediatric patients for noninvasive medical procedures and imaging studies
• in-person and telemedicine consultative services for our on-site emergency department(s), urgent care locations and outlying facilities
• In addition to pediatric care, we manage a newborn nursery, attend high-risk deliveries and perform neonatal resuscitation/stabilization as needed.
• Part of a vital program within our integrated, not-for-profit health system
• 24x7 intensivist support provided by NICU and PICU.
• Thriving pediatric subspecialty group including pediatric cardiology, endocrinology (ADA recognized diabetes program), GI, nephrology, neurology, pediatric surgery, behavioral medicine, pulmonology, hematology/oncology, and chronic care.
• Co-located inpatient and outpatient services - centralized program in flagship hospital with comprehensive lab and ancillary services and a brand-new physician lounge, gym and easy access parking.
• Systemwide EPIC EMR with on-site support
• Care for a culturally and socioeconomically diverse patient population
• Non-profit system eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Oversees and is accountable for the overall quality of care and clinical outcomes within the assigned facilities.
• Oversees and is accountable for all resource utilization within the assigned facilities.
• Ensure both patient and provider satisfaction and develop plans for improvement.
• Provides input into the hospitalist team s financial, clinical, and service quality performance; budget; capital plan; and personnel issues.
• Organize, attend and facilitate daily care team meetings within the assigned facility.
• Attend and participate in all regular scheduled hospitalist meetings.
• Attend and participate in requested QI, Peer Review and Care Management meetings.
• Attend and participate in Sub-specialist/Medical group meetings as requested.
• Provide real time feedback to PCPs regarding clinical and operational guidelines to optimize patient care and clinical efficiency.
• Maintain coding and encounter data standards for completeness, accuracy, timeliness and reimbursement level., including legible documentation
• Meet and maintain all provider credentialing and QI standards.
• Participate in the development, adoption, and implementation process for clinical standards for inpatient pediatric and newborn care.
• Knowledgeable of the contents of The Hospitalist Manual:
  An Evidence-Based Approach to Medicine.
• Knowledgeable of the contents of Guidelines for Perinatal Care.
• Work with the Medical Director to assure proper provider staffing, including vacation coverage.
• Mentor and educate all new Pediatric Hospitalists (physician and APC) on PMG's service standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, literature review, in-services, and workshops.
• Maintains credentialing for performance of lumbar puncture, circumcision, frenectomy and neonatal intubation.
• Maintains Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
• Performs other functions as required.

MD/DO
BC/BE Pediatrics
NM Medical License

We offer more than the standard benefits! Presbyterian employees gain access to a robust wellness program, including free access to our on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, wellness challenges and more! In addition, we offer all employees a robust, day one effective benefits plan consisting of medical, dental, vision and more. Exceptional retirement plans - 403b retirement…