Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for physician recruitment, retention, supervision, and practice development/management. The Pediatric Hospitalist will support the development and implementation of standardized care protocols, patient safety, and quality initiatives, and participate as an active member of the hospital-based physician practice. GBMC HealthCare, situated in scenic Towson, is a legacy of over 60 years in premier healthcare, operating a beautiful suburban campus with over 250 beds, 23,000 admissions, and 52,000 emergency room visits each year. GBMC Health Partners focuses on providing comprehensive medical care and building lasting relationships. The organization also includes Gilchrist and Hospice of Washington County (HWC), which are dedicated to serious illness and end-of-life care. GBMC has been recognized as a "best place to work."

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical program.
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as hospitalist and leadership role in group practice.
• Fundamental knowledge related to hospital-based physician practice is required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Clinical Nurse Manager(s) to assess progress on goals and to work on areas where physician engagement is required to meet goals.
• Championing of meaningful change, participation in developing new processes/procedures that improve efficiency and effectiveness of patient care.
• Soliciting, listening for and communicating feedback among stakeholders, including other physicians, nursing, patients and administration in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Consensus building between physicians, nursing staff, and administration in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
• Review with the Clinical Nurse Manager the long length of stay patients on the unit and help make dispositions with the attending physicians when possible.
• Assistance with Joint Commission readiness efforts.
• Facilitate the triaging of patients when necessary to promote patient flow.
• Facilitate the follow up of quality concerns for patients moving to the outpatient setting.
• Ensuring that unit case manager and discharge planners have provided patients being discharged with the proper follow up appointments, medications and home needs.
• Collaborate, by attending regular meetings with other unit medical directors and clinical nurse managers to assess best practices.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities related to patient care as reasonably necessary or as reasonably requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees