Pediatric Hospitalist

Inova • Falls Church, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is seeking a 1.0 FTE Pediatric Hospitalist with an interest to join our team in Falls Church, Virginia. Our pediatric hospitalists provide 24/7 in-house coverage of the pediatric medical unit, daily care in the newborn nursery (no delivery attendance required), and consultative services to our surgical colleagues. You will join a collaborative group of 24 dedicated physicians committed to delivering exceptional care to children from birth through young adulthood. In addition to caring for both general and medically complex pediatric populations, our team is deeply engaged in medical education, mentorship, and quality improvement initiatives. We are proud to support our Pediatric Residency Program, which includes 35 residents, and to provide training for more than 150 medical students from two regional medical schools. We also serve as the Northern Virginia campus for the UVA School of Medicine. Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is a 226-bed, full-service children’s hospital devoted to the healthcare of infants, children and adolescents in the Northern Virginia area. The newly expanded facility opened in 2016, providing state-of-the-art technology, research and teaching innovations, and a dedicated team approach to patient care. As Northern Virginia’s only pediatric tertiary care center, the Inova Children's Hospital provides the highest level of care for pediatric patients, in a technologically advanced, yet child-friendly environment, close to home. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

• An MD or DO from an accredited university medical school.
• Completed ACGME residency training and subsequent fellowship.
• Board eligible or board certified Pediatrics.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start, ACLS, PALS.
• Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors.
• Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
• Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 in-house coverage of the pediatric medical unit.
• Provide daily care in the newborn nursery (no delivery attendance required).
• Provide consultative services to surgical colleagues.
• Communicate and coordinate care for patients with medical needs from multiple subspecialties.
• Liaise with case managers, nurses and other healthcare staff to ensure the highest quality of care.
• Encourage and participate in an outstanding patient experience.
• Actively participate in the education of residents and medical students during their shifts.
• Assists with teaching fellows in our ACGME Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine Fellowship.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• Up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost, for team members, their spouses/partners, and their children.
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level