Pediatric Hospitalist - Highland Hospital - Oakland, CA.
About The Position
The Department of Pediatrics at Alameda Health System is seeking a services-as-needed newborn hospitalist to provide clinical care at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. The Family Birthing Center is a 24-hour, Baby Friendly birth center with approximately 1,500 births annually. The hospital is Baby-Friendly designated and provides strong lactation support. Clinical work includes coverage of the Level II Special Care Nursery and Level I Newborn Nursery, attending deliveries, and providing consultation services in the Emergency Department. Hospitalist shifts may be 12 or 24 hours; newborn nursery rounding is typically four hours in the morning. This services-as-needed position has no minimum-hours requirement. The physician will work with an established group of pediatric/newborn hospitalists and have 24/7 access to a neonatologist by phone consultation. Specialist and transport services are provided through a long-standing relationship with UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland. The role also offers opportunities to participate in quality improvement initiatives and academic activities, including resident and medical student education, Grand Rounds, and conferences. Alameda Health System is a public health system and medical training institution headquartered in Oakland, serving the diverse communities of Alameda County through its mission of Caring, Teaching, Healing, Serving All.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
- Completion of an approved postgraduate residency in Pediatrics from an accredited hospital or medical center.
- Board eligible or board certified in Pediatric Hospitalist; the posting also specifies American Board of Pediatrics eligibility or maintaining certification.
- Valid California medical license.
- NRP certification before starting work.
- Valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical care as a services-as-needed newborn hospitalist at Highland Hospital.
- Cover the Level II Special Care Nursery and Level I Newborn Nursery.
- Attend deliveries.
- Provide consultation services in the Emergency Department.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in academic activities, including resident and medical student education, Grand Rounds, and conferences.
Benefits
- Alameda Health System offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
