Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Piedmont Columbus Regional is seeking a BE/BC Pediatric Hospitalist to join the team at the Bill and Olivia Children's Hospital.

Come and grow with us!

The Bill and Olivia Amos Children's Hospital is the only stand-alone children's hospital in the region, dedicated to treating sick and injured kids in a child-friendly environment and delivering best-in-class children's healthcare. In addition to providing specialty inpatient rooms to accommodate the vast array of pediatric patients we serve; this new facility is providing the space needed to expand our pediatric programs and services well into the future. With a lobby that mirrors the beauty of our city's river and wood features with artistic patterns and attractive seating to mimic the riverbank as well as child friendly décor throughout, patients and families will be comforted knowing they are in a unique place dedicated to treating children.

We have extraordinary pediatricians and specialists in our community, and this hospital provides a place for the most talented specialists to come and work in a community so committed to the health and well-being of its children. We are building on its excellence and are planning to meet the needs of Columbus for generations to come. If you're looking to join a physician-led community that is making a huge difference in healthcare, Piedmont Columbus is the place for you.

Clinical responsibilities include management of hospitalized patients in the children s hospital and supervision of nurse practitioners covering the newborn nursery.

Interest in clinical education is preferred. Family medicine residents and medical students (from 3 local medical schools) rotated with the pediatric inpatient team.

Typical day starts at 7a with the multidisciplinary team handoff and concludes with afternoon handoff at 6p. Home call coverage afterwards. Nurse practitioners and family medicine residents remain in-house overnight. Clinical services are shared with 2 other pediatric hospitalists. You will work with a highly skilled team including pediatric nursing staff, respiratory therapists, pediatric case manager, and child life team. The hospitalist group is also supported by a team of pediatric ICU providers. Pediatric subspecialists providing services to the children s hospital include pediatric surgery, pediatric neurology, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric cardiology, ENT, and orthopedic surgery.

The children s hospital is located on the Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital campus. The current hospital capacity is 30 total pediatric beds including 5 PICU, 6 pediatric intermediate care, and 2 pediatric behavior safe rooms.

A separate pediatric emergency room and level 3 NICU are also located on the hospital campus.

Piedmont Columbus Regional is part of Piedmont Healthcare's integrated system of 23 hospitals. The Midtown Campus is a 583-bed hospital and functions as a Level 2 Trauma Center. The Northside Campus is a 100-bed, general acute care hospital that is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding clinical quality, accompanied by the highest levels of customer service.

Piedmont continues to lead change in health care by providing an integrated, hassle-free and unified experience to those across our state and beyond. Our private, not-for-profit organization is supported by a work force of more than 37,000 who care for 3.4 million patients across 1,400 locations and serve communities that comprise 80 percent of Georgia's population.

This position is a hospital employed with Piedmont Physician Group.

This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits plan including health insurance, 401K, and CME funds.

About Columbus Georgia :

With its rich history, commitment to the arts and culture, and gorgeous outdoor landscapes and features, Columbus, Georgia, is a destination that delivers a truly well-rounded experience. There s no shortage of activities, whether you re a thrill-seeking adventurer who loves the outdoors, an arts and culture enthusiast, or a history buff who wants to view the artifacts you ve heard about in real life. Experience all Columbus has to offer through its unique attractions, exhibitions, parks, and more. Columbus is a medium-sized city that offers a small town feel with big-city amenities. Located in western Georgia along the Chattahoochee River, there is easy access to Alabama to the west, the Florida gulf coast to the south, and Atlanta to north. Insert links to VisitColumbusGA, ExploreGeorgia.org

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