Neonatologist, Reston Hospital

Children's National Hospital•Reston, VA

13d•$200,000 - $600,000•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 service at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites, oversight of the medical care team, and direct care for a specified patient population. The physician also participates in on-call coverage, medical education, research, advocacy, and quality and compliance activities.

Requirements

Medical degree (M.D.) from an accredited medical school.
Fully licensed and credentialed as an attending-category physician on the Children’s National Medical Center medical staff.
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 and ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care discussions.
Ability to independently evaluate patient problems and develop plans of care.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.
Commitment to continuing medical education and remaining current with developments in the subspecialty.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in a relevant secondary specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, ethical, and professional clinical services at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites.
Oversee the medical care team and manage direct care for a specified patient population, supporting continuity of care and communication with community medical providers.
Provide on-call services as determined by division leadership.
Deliver family-centered care, communicate compassionately, and refer patients to specialists and ancillary services when appropriate.
Follow escalation policies and communicate respectfully with team members and outside medical providers; clarify expectations for trainees and encourage questions.
Participate in the hospital’s advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly work advancing public policy for population-based pediatric health and well-being.
Educate patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement; participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
Conduct clinically relevant and translational research; review manuscripts; publish in peer-reviewed journals; and seek grant or contract funding.
Participate in research committees, workshops, and special interest groups.
Contribute to medical education programs and other appropriate hospital, university, local, regional, and national educational efforts.
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 required clinical and charge documentation promptly and adequately.
Identify patient-service problems and recommend improvements; help develop, implement, and revise policies affecting medical practice and quality of care.
Participate in special care teams, Medical Staff and hospital committees, protocol development and review, quality assurance, peer and support staff evaluation, and efforts to report and prevent errors.