Pulmonologist

Job Description

Pulmonologist (2600002C) – The faculty physician is responsible for the care of patients in hospital and clinics, as well as research, educational, and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or the Center leadership.

Minimum Education
:
Medical Doctor (M.D.) – medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required).

Minimum Work Experience
: 0 years (Required).

Required Skills/Knowledge
:

• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to continuing medical education and remains current on developments in his/her subspecialty.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

Required Licenses and Certifications
:

• Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center (Required).
• Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required).
• Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred).

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
• Provide oversight of 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 completion of records and communication.
• Provide on‑call services as determined by the division leadership.
• Actively participate in family‑centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
• Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourage questions from trainees.

• Participate in CNMC’s advocacy initiatives.
• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy to promote population‑based pediatric health and well‑being.
• Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement techniques.
• Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
• Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population‑based pediatric health and well‑being.

• Conduct research of significant scientific value in the clinical and translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty.
• Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
• Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
• Participate in research committees, workshop special interest groups, etc.

• Participate in CNMC’s medical education programs through learning activities with colleagues and trainees.
• Participate as appropriate in hospital/university‑wide educational programs.
• Participate as appropriate in local, regional and national educational efforts.
• Provide timely feedback to trainees.
• Ensure adequate orientation for the care that the trainees deliver.
• Supervise and train clinical professionals and students effectively.

• Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality…