Blood and Marrow Transplanter

Children's National Hospital

4d • $150,000 - $450,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The faculty physician provides care for patients in the hospital and clinics and contributes to research, education, and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or Center leadership. The role includes clinical services at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites, oversight of the medical care team, and direct patient care for a specified patient population. The physician also participates in on-call coverage as determined by division leadership.

The position contributes to pediatric health through advocacy, research, and education. Responsibilities include conducting clinically relevant and translational research, publishing and reviewing scholarly work, seeking research funding, participating in medical education, and supervising and training clinical professionals and students. The physician also supports quality improvement, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and infection control.

Requirements

• Medical degree (M.D.) from an accredited medical school.
• Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center.
• Board certified or eligible for board certification in the primary practice specialty.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for medical care.
• Ability to independently evaluate patient problems and develop plans of care.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss them with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Commitment to continuing medical education and keeping current with developments in the subspecialty.
• Knowledge of and compliance with legal and ethical standards for medical care.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in a relevant secondary specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide ethical, professional, and timely clinical services at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites.
• Oversee 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 documentation and communication.
• Provide on-call services as determined by division leadership.
• Participate in family-centered care, communicate compassionately, and refer patients to specialists and ancillary services when appropriate.
• Follow the appropriate chain of command and escalation policies, and communicate clearly and respectfully with team members, outside providers, and trainees.
• Participate in the hospital’s advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly work advancing public policy for pediatric health and well-being.
• Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement; participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
• Conduct research of significant scientific value in clinical and translational science areas relevant to the practice specialty.
• Review manuscripts, publish in peer-reviewed journals, apply for research grants or contracts, and participate in research committees and workshops.
• Participate in medical education programs and local, regional, national, and hospital-wide educational efforts as appropriate.
• Provide timely feedback to trainees, orient them to the care they deliver, and supervise and train clinical professionals and students.
• Follow bylaws, policies, procedures, quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Complete clinical documentation, including charge documentation, accurately and promptly in accordance with regulatory and medical staff requirements.
• Identify patient service problems and recommend improvements.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice, judgment, and quality of care; participate in special care teams, Medical Staff activities, and hospital committees.
• Review and prepare protocols for staff use, evaluate care against protocols and quality assurance criteria, participate in peer and support staff evaluations, report errors, and help prevent their recurrence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage; optional supplemental plans are available.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time