Pediatric Hospitalist - Per Diem - Vassar Brothers Medical Center - Poughkeepsie, NY

Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity

New York Children's Medical Provider Services (NYCMPS), the NY based physician group associated with Connecticut Children's, is seeking multiple BC/BE pediatricians to fill immediate openings for a new expansion within our academic pediatric hospitalist network. The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is expanding care for the community in our close-to-home strategy, and creating tremendous growth and opportunity for career advancement, including leadership opportunities.

The primary unit is located in eastern New York, in conjunction with our care alliance partnership with Vassar Brothers. Pediatric Hospitalists in this location will provide inpatient and observation care to hospitalized children, well newborns, as well as provide ED consultation to a busy community hospital Emergency Department. The model will involve 24/7 in house physician coverage. The model will expand to including resident education, working with family practice residents on their pediatric rotations.

Our Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine currently consists of faculty members nationally recognized for their clinical, quality, patient safety, and epidemiologic accomplishments. Many current group members hold leadership positions within medical education, quality improvement, administration, and research. This position includes an educational component in the teaching of family medicine residents. Join this dynamic and academically minded team in providing exceptional care to hospitalized children.

The Hudson Valley of New York boasts a terrific quality of life. From hiking, biking, and boating, to cafes, art galleries, and local farmers markets, this beautiful suburban location offers a wide array of four season recreational activities. Excellent housing and outstanding public and private schools can be found throughout the region. The Mid-Hudson Valley is also home to many fine colleges and universities, including Vassar College, Bard College, Marist College, SUNY New Paltz, and the Culinary Institute of America. Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines. Our vibrant cities and picturesque villages interweave culture, history and recreation in one of the country's most livable locations.

Our physicians enjoy a competitive compensation package, along with a generous benefits package. Our benefits include Health, life, vision, dental and disability insurance, 403(b) with an annual matching program, continuing medical education allowance, and professional liability insurance, as well as support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing.

Connecticut Children's and NYCMPS are committed to diversity in the workplace, which begins with respect and opportunity for all. Connecticut Children's takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.

New York Children's Medical Provider Services provides a salary range to comply with New York laws on salary transparency in job advertisements. The salary range for this role is $185,900.00 to $245,300.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation experience, internal equity, precise expertise, and organizational need. The salary range listed is a base salary range and does not include bonuses/incentives or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Responsibilities

Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat well newborns and pediatric observation patients and inpatients on the pediatric inpatient unit, as well as provide consultative services in the Emergency Department. Work collaboratively with Primary Care Providers to ensure safe patient handoffs Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient. Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and x-ray results, clinical examinations and perform physical examinations in formulating a diagnosis, plan of care and documenting in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and the Division's policies and procedures. Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient. Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition as necessary. Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided. Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice. Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention. Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues. Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital. Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model. Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy. Participate in peer review, development and consultation. Participate in special programs and services as assigned. Academic/scholarly work and division citizenship as per division chief. Participates in 24 HR Pediatric Hospitalist Call Coverage Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner. Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients. Perform other duties as assigned. No direct reports but may oversee Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs & PAs).

Qualifications

Education Required: MD, DO degree Experience Required: Experience Preferred: 2 (two) years of Experience in a Pediatric Hospitalist setting preferred

License and/or Certification Required: Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut and New York Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate PALS, NRP certifications required ACLS, BLS preferred