Christiana Hospitalist PJ

Christiana Hospitalist PJ at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Night (United States of America)

The Pediatric Hospital Medicine attending physician will work in a variety of settings including general pediatric services, surgical co‑management team, complex care, and/or sedation services. The physician is expected to document the medical findings in an electronic medical record, provide support to patients, families, and colleagues, collaborate with other physicians, nursing, ancillary department staff and hospital administration. This position will require working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

The physicians are expected to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, legal, regulatory, clinical, and organizational standards and requirements including HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, DOH. May represent CHOP with external organizations, professional associations upon request.

• Evaluate, treat, and manage patients in a variety of settings, including general pediatric services, surgical co‑management team, complex care, and/or sedation services.
• May supervise clinical providers including resident physicians and provide performance feedback in all aspects of clinical functions.
• Continuously review current pediatric standards of care and work with leadership to implement new processes as needed. Respond to clinical alerts and updates from public health officials and others.
• Provide education to resident/medical student/Advanced Practice Provider curriculum and program implementation if indicated.
• Participate in or oversee research activities, and provide feedback and consultation for studies as they progress. Delegate operational functions to other support staff as needed to accomplish research goals and objectives.
• Participate in scholarship activities within the section of hospital medicine, including quality improvement projects, clinical pathway design committees, or research projects.
• Evaluate and effectively manage patient access, patient flow, quality improvement, staff performance, effective work teams.
• Participate in the development and implementation of departmental standards, policies, guidelines, and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Doctorate Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) – Required

• Working knowledge of hospital policies, practices, and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of computer systems and applications. (Required proficiency)
• Skills in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision‑making. (Required proficiency)
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients, and the public. (Required proficiency)
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic). (Required proficiency)

• Medical License – Pennsylvania State Medical Board – upon hire – Required
• DEA License – Pennsylvania State Licensing Board – upon hire – Required
• Board Certification in the relevant medical specialty – required. Must be in compliance with Department/Division credentialing criteria and delineation clinical privileges and medical staff by‑laws (either immediately or within a prescribed time frame). – upon hire – Required

CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non‑discriminatory means. As a condition of employment, employees who work in patient care buildings or have patient‑facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

$36,279.00 – $ annually. Salary ranges are shown for full‑time jobs. If you are working part‑time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care