Pediatric Hospitalist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a part-time Pediatric Hospitalist to support the National Institutes of Health at its onsite location in Bethesda, Maryland. The role provides clinical expertise and care oversight for pediatric patients in an observation and monitored-bed setting, including children enrolled in research protocols. The hospitalist leads pediatric emergency response, provides perioperative monitoring, and supports stabilization and transfer arrangements when needed. The position may involve 12- or 24-hour tours of duty on weekdays, nights, and weekends. Candidates must obtain the required public trust adjudication before onboarding and be credentialed for clinical privileges at the Clinical Center.

Requirements

Medical degree.
Minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Licensed in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics.
At least four years of Pediatric residency training, or equivalent experience and training in an ACGME-accredited residency program.
Provide the documents and references necessary for medical staff credentialing and clinical privileges at the Clinical Center.
Obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust, with approved adjudication before onboarding.
Available for 12- or 24-hour shifts, which may be on weekdays, nights, or weekends.

Nice To Haves

Prior NIH experience.
Active public trust or suitability.
Board Certification in Pediatrics.
Fellowship in Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine; desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical care oversight and expertise for pediatric patients admitted to an observation unit.
Advise and provide pediatric consultation for complex pediatric patients enrolled in research protocols.
Take the leadership role during 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 experiencing acute events while alternative care or transfer to a partner institution is 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.
Develop patient management plans based on the data obtained.
Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team to help ensure management strategies meet patients’ research needs.
Ensure compliance with hospital policies and Joint Commission requirements.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
Personal and family sick time
Company-paid holidays
Parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Group term life and travel assistance
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Health Savings Account
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, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection
Potential eligibility for a discretionary variable incentive bonus