Hand Surgeon

Pediatric Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Faculty Physician

Kids Are Our Everything.

The faculty physician will be a member of the Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and will be responsible for care of pediatric patients with traumatic, congenital, neuromuscular, and acquired hand and upper extremity injuries and deficiencies. Clinical training and interest in brachial plexus injuries is encouraged. The provider will work with our current experienced hand faculty to continue to expand care for pediatric hand in the Washington, DC region. Interest in teaching and working with residents and fellows is required, with additional interest in research and advocacy welcome and encouraged.

Minimum Education:

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) Medical degree from an accredited medical school (Required)

Minimum Work Experience:

• 0 years (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in the area of expertise.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Ability to function independently in evaluating patient problems and developing a plan for patient care.
• Ability to incorporate ethical concepts into patient care and discuss these with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team.
• Ability to supervise, advice, and train clinical professionals and/or students in area of expertise.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to Continuing Medical Education and remains current on the developments and progress in his/her subspecialty. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Fully licensed and credentialed attending staff category physician on the medical staff of Children's National Medical Center. (Required) Board certified or eligible for board certification in primary practice specialty (Required)
• Board certification in relevant secondary specialty (Preferred)

Functional Accountabilities:

• Provide clinical services for patients at Children's Hospital and other approved sites in an ethical, professional and timely manner.
• Provide oversight of the medical care team and manage direct patient care for a specified patient population; improve continuity of care, customer service and partnerships with community medical providers through timely completion of records and communication.
• Provide on-call services as determined by the division leadership.
• Actively participate in family centered care and communicate in a professional and compassionate manner; refer patients to specialists and to relevant ancillary services as appropriate.
• Appropriately utilize the defined chain of command and escalation policies.
• Respond to team members and outside medical providers in a timely and respectful manner; communicate clearly to trainees expectations regarding patient updates and notifications of significant clinical changes, and encourages questions from trainees.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

Children's National Medical Center