Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
About The Position
Bristol Health is seeking a full-time Pediatrician to join their 24/7 Pediatric Hospitalist Program. This role involves managing a small inpatient panel, providing emergency department consults, attending deliveries, and covering the delivery room and Level I newborn nursery. The position offers a collaborative team environment with strong affiliations with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and the UCONN Health Center’s Neonatal Outreach Program, ensuring exceptional clinical support. Bristol Health has been a part of the community for 100 years, is Magnet® recognized, and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award.
Requirements
- MD/DO
- Board-eligible or board-certified in General Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
- CT medical license
- Unrestricted U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- ACLS
- BLS
Responsibilities
- Provide Pediatric Hospitalist inpatient care consistent with the standard of care for a board-certified Pediatric Hospitalist physician.
- Prepare and maintain patient medical records on BHMSG and Hospital pre-approved forms consistent with BHMSG, Medical Staff and JCAHO standards.
- Prepare all reports, claims and correspondence necessary or appropriate in connection with professional services rendered by Physician.
- Obtain consultation with other physicians as appropriate.
- Assist in the preparation for and participate in surveys by federal or state regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies such as the JCAHO.
- Participate in clinical guideline development, care management programs and quality assurance as directed.
- Participate in the Hospital emergency department call coverage as required by the Employer and as may be provided in the Medical Staff bylaws.
- Provide input and support to the development and management of the Practice.
- Participate and comply with BHMSG and Hospital compliance programs and activities, including participation in any compliance education programs deemed necessary or appropriate by BHMSG or Hospital including but not limited to billing and coding compliance programs.
- Comply with all BHMSG reimbursement requirements including the timely completion of billing slips and accurate coding of services.
- Cooperate and participate in educational programs established by BHMSG and the Hospital from time-to-time relating to Physician’s expertise, and work in the Department of Medicine and elsewhere in the Hospital.
- Serve on BHMSG, Hospital and Medical Staff committees and/or in leadership positions as requested and approved by Employer.
- Assist BHMSG and the Hospital in marketing and promoting its Pediatric Hospitalist services for BHMSG at the Hospital.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled meetings with other physician members of BHMSG and the Hospital.
Benefits
- Generous amount of paid time off
- Comprehensive array of health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Employer paid malpractice coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
