Pediatric Hospitalist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

2d•$255,000 - $435,000•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a part-time Pediatric Hospitalist to support the National Institutes of Health at its Bethesda, Maryland site. The role provides clinical care oversight and pediatric expertise for children in an observation unit and for complex pediatric patients enrolled in research protocols. The hospitalist also leads pediatric emergency response and provides perioperative care and monitoring.

Requirements

Medical degree.
At least 10 years of prior relevant experience.
Licensed 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 the documents and references necessary 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 with Guidehouse.

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.

Responsibilities

Provide expertise and clinical care oversight for pediatric patients admitted to an observation unit.
Advise and provide pediatric consultation and expertise for the clinical care of complex pediatric patients enrolled in research protocols.
Take the leadership role during pediatric emergencies.
Provide perioperative care and monitoring for children, including attending to pediatric emergencies, rapid response calls, and Code Blue events.
Assist in stabilizing children with 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 patients’ physical assessments and histories.
Analyze trends in patient conditions.
Develop patient management plans in response to the data obtained.
Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary research team to ensure patient management strategies support patients’ research.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan.
Group term life 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 via Corestream, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.