Pediatric Hospitalist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to support the National Institutes of Health. This part-time, onsite position is located at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland. The physician will provide clinical oversight for pediatric patients in an observation unit, advise on complex pediatric patients enrolled in research protocols, and lead pediatric emergency response. The role also includes perioperative care and monitoring, stabilization of children experiencing acute events, oversight of the monitored bed unit, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary research team to support patient management and research needs. The tour of duty may consist of 12- or 24-hour shifts on weekdays, nights, and weekends. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust and receive approved adjudication before onboarding with Guidehouse. The annual salary range is $255,000–$435,000, with compensation dependent on factors including skills, experience, training, security clearances, and licensure and certifications. The position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

Requirements

Medical degree.
Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
A license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, with board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics.
Completion of at least four years of residency training in Pediatrics, or equivalent experience and training in an ACGME-accredited residency program.
Provide documents and references required for medical staff credentialing and clinical privileges at the Clinical Center.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust, with approved adjudication required before onboarding.
Ability to work a tour of duty consisting of 12- or 24-hour shifts during weekdays, nights, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Prior NIH experience.
Interest and willingness to support the Pediatric Oncology Branch during periods of increased staffing needs or patient volume.
Board certification in Pediatrics.
A fellowship in Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine is desirable but not required.
An active public trust or suitability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical expertise and oversight for pediatric patients admitted to an observation unit.
Advise and provide pediatric consultation for the clinical care of complex pediatric patients enrolled in research protocols.
Lead pediatric emergencies.
Provide perioperative care and monitoring for children, including responding to pediatric emergencies, rapid response calls, and Code Blue events.
Assist in stabilizing children with acute events while alternative care options or transfer to a partner institution are arranged.
Collaborate with hospital staff to oversee the monitored bed unit within the Pediatric Unit.
Perform and document patient physical assessments and histories.
Analyze trends in patient conditions and develop management plans based on the data obtained.
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team to support successful patient management strategies and research needs.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and requirements established by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan.
Group term life insurance and travel assistance.
Voluntary life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Health Savings Account and health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Transit and parking commuter benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, certifications, and learning opportunities.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Care.com annual membership.
Employee Assistance Program.
Supplemental benefits through Corestream, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
Flexible benefits package.
Potential eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.