Hospitalist/Intensivist

Hospitalist/Intensivist – Dallas Hospital

We are committed to giving children back their childhood. 12‑hour shifts provide 24/7 coverage. The provider will not be on call or provide any other services during the shift.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional medical care as a staff physician.
• Provide high‑level pediatric acute and critical care clinical services to patients.
• Perform and record history and physical examinations.
• Record and interpret pertinent patient data.
• Develop, document, and execute a treatment plan.
• Write routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, imaging, and consultations.
• Perform patient/parent teaching.
• Assist with patient follow‑up.
• Perform appropriate screenings.
• Administer medications as required.
• Order and/or perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.
• Conduct ventil and airway management.
• Manage nutrition, such as TPN.
• Assume presurgical and multidisciplinary responsibilities as needed.
• Participate in research.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, fellows and the clinical team on the inpatient unit, including advanced practice providers, nurses and respiratory therapists.
• Manage and participate in the call coverage schedule as assigned.
• Develop, maintain and promote effective working relationships with other physicians and hospital staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and hospital committees as requested.
• Use hospital resources efficiently.
• Abide by hospital regulations, bylaws, and policies.
• Maintain good professional relationships with the broader medical community.
• Provide professional pediatric hospitalist/intensivist services on-site for all patients admitted, under observation, or evaluated within the hospital.
• Serve as the first responding physician for emergency services needed within the scope of practice.
• Coordinate non‑emergency care as needed, and consult with the appropriate on‑call service for further direction.
• Maintain effective communication regarding current status and treatment plans for all inpatients with the incoming team through daily progress notes and status reports.

This is not an all‑inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
• Must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited pediatric residency program.
• Must have relevant work experience or completed fellowship training in pediatric critical care.
• Must possess or be eligible for a Texas medical license.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.

Working Environment

This position requires standing, walking, and occasional bending. Physical demands include lifting or carrying up to 34 pounds. Sensory demands include hearing, seeing, speaking, feeling, and smelling. The provider will be exposed to indoor or outdoor environments.

At Scottish Rite for Children, we work together with the common goal of helping give children back their childhood. Scottish Rite is a unique place to work because we believe in a collaborative approach, utilizing the care and expertise from all departments. We are always looking for caring, energetic individuals to join our team. Locations are in Dallas and Frisco. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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