Urologist

Children's National Hospital

41d•$250,000 - $750,000•Onsite

About The Position

The faculty physician provides care to patients in the hospital and clinics and participates in research, education, and advocacy initiatives as determined by the Division Chief and/or Center leadership. The role includes direct patient care and oversight of the medical care team, as well as on-call services determined by division leadership. The physician contributes to pediatric health through clinical and scholarly activities, supports trainees and clinical professionals, and participates in quality, safety, and compliance efforts.

Requirements

Medical degree (M.D.) from an accredited medical school.
Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children’s National Medical Center.
Board certified or eligible for board certification in the primary practice specialty.
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for delivering medical care and demonstrated compliance with those standards.
Ability to independently evaluate patient problems and develop a patient-care plan.
Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss them with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in the area of expertise.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection-control standards.
Commitment to continuing medical education and staying current with developments in the subspecialty.
Minimum work experience: 0 years.

Nice To Haves

Board certification in a relevant secondary specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide ethical, professional, and timely clinical services at Children’s Hospital and other approved sites.
Oversee the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population.
Support continuity of care, customer service, and partnerships with community medical providers through timely records and communication.
Provide on-call services as determined by division leadership.
Participate in family-centered care, communicate compassionately, and refer patients to specialists and ancillary services when appropriate.
Use established chain-of-command and escalation policies.
Communicate respectfully and promptly with team members and outside medical providers, set expectations for trainees, and encourage questions.
Participate in Children’s National advocacy initiatives and contribute scholarly work advancing public policy and pediatric population health.
Teach patients and families about treatment, prevention, and care enhancement; participate in health promotion, education, and prevention programs.
Conduct clinically and translationally relevant research of scientific value.
Review manuscripts and publish in peer-reviewed scientific, quality, and management journals.
Submit grant or contract applications to fund research projects and participate in research committees, workshops, and special interest groups.
Participate in medical education programs and other appropriate hospital, university, and external educational efforts.
Provide timely feedback to trainees, ensure adequate orientation, and effectively supervise and train clinical professionals and students.
Follow bylaws, policies, procedures, quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Complete clinical documentation promptly and adequately, including clinical charge documentation.
Identify patient-service problems and recommend improvements.
Participate in developing, implementing, and revising policies affecting medical practice and quality of care; participate in care teams, Medical Staff activities, and hospital committees.
Review and prepare staff protocols, evaluate patient care against protocols and quality-assurance criteria, evaluate peers and support staff, report errors, and participate in error-prevention efforts.