Pediatrics Physician

Pediatrics opening in Portsmouth, OHLocated in Portsmouth, OH - Cincinnati 70m, Columbus 90mFull-time; PermanentHospital EmployedOutpatient Pediatrics / Newborn Nursery CoverageFlexible Scheduling - 3, 4 or 5-Day Workweek OptionsSeeking BC/BE Pediatrician Overview: Join an established, hospital-employed Pediatrics practice serving Southern Ohio Work alongside 7 Pediatricians and 9 Advanced Practice Providers Provide comprehensive pediatric care from newborns through adolescence Flexible scheduling options including five 8-hour shifts, four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts Office hours Sunday-Friday, 8 AM-8 PM Average patient volume of approximately 25 patients per day Participate in newborn nursery rounding and shared call coverage Nursery coverage divided among 5 providers with Friday-Sunday and Monday-Thursday rotations Provide routine newborn care and attend higher-risk deliveries when required Perform newborn resuscitation, airway management, umbilical line placement and stabilization prior to transfer Outpatient procedures include wart removal, casting, ear irrigation, ingrown toenail treatment, incision and drainage, and cryotherapy On-site laboratory services and point-of-care diagnostic testing Point-of-care testing includes lead, hemoglobin, urinalysis, bilirubin, strep, influenza and pregnancy testing Additional clinical resources include oxygen therapy and nebulizer treatments Collaborate with experienced nursing, clinical and administrative support staff Strong pediatric specialty collaboration with nationally recognized children's hospitals Monthly pediatric education opportunities through an established children's hospital partnership Access to specialty pediatric services in Portsmouth and surrounding communities Participate in school health initiatives and collaborative pediatric care programs Teaching opportunities with medical students, residents and Advanced Practice Provider trainees Comp/Benefits: Option 1: $264,865 guaranteed annual base salary for 2 years, with additional compensation for experience Option 1: Potential transition to wRVU-based compensation upon exceeding production targets Option 2: $324,725 guaranteed annual base salary for 1 year, followed by wRVU-based compensation Base salary reduced by 5% for physicians not yet board certified, with adjustment upon certification Bonus incentives up to 10% of annual salary Sign-on bonus of 15% of base salary, up to $100,000, paid upon contract signing and forgiven over 2-4 years Medical school loan repayment up to $200,000, at $25,000 annually per year of service commitment Residency stipend up to $25,000 with an associated service commitment of up to 2 years $10,000 relocation allowance paid directly to moving company 29 days of PTO annually Additional 5 days of PTO upon achieving 75th-percentile wRVU production 5 days of CME time annually Up to $5,000 CME allowance for continuing education, books and journals 403(b) retirement plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 2% of base salary 457(b) deferred compensation plan without employer match Health insurance with employee premium contributions Employer-provided claims-made malpractice insurance with $2 million per claim / $6 million aggregate coverage Initial 2-year employment contract Contract includes a 70-mile, 2-year noncompete provision or liquidated damages equal to one year's salary Group/Facility Info: Established 211-bed nonprofit regional medical center serving Southern Ohio Founded in 1966, with more than 3,000 employees and over 300 medical staff members Regional healthcare system serving a population of more than 250,000 residents Established Pediatrics practice with 7 physicians, 9 Advanced Practice Providers and dedicated clinical support staff Comprehensive outpatient Pediatrics services with on-site laboratory testing and newborn nursery coverage Established clinical partnerships with Nationwide Children's Hospital and Cincinnati Children's Hospital supporting specialty consultations and pediatric education Teaching opportunities with medical students, residents and Advanced Practice Provider trainees About the Area:Portsmouth is a welcoming riverfront community in Southern Ohio, located approximately 90 miles south of Columbus along the Ohio River. Known for its historic charm, affordable housing and scenic surroundings, Portsmouth offers a relaxed lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions. Residents enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, camping and exploring nearby Shawnee State Park and Shawnee State Forest, along with the city's historic downtown, locally owned restaurants, shops and famous Ohio River floodwall murals. The area features family-friendly neighborhoods, local schools, community festivals and Shawnee State University. With convenient access to Columbus, Cincinnati and Huntington, West Virginia, Portsmouth offers an appealing combination of small-town living, natural beauty and professional opportunity.