Pediatric Hospitalist - PRN - Mease Countryside Hospital

Position Overview

BayCare Medical Group is seeking a motivated PRN Pediatric Hospitalist to play a pivotal role in supporting and shaping a brand-new pediatric hospitalist program at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Florida. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to build, innovate, and leave a lasting impact on pediatric inpatient care. As a founding physician, the Pediatric Hospitalists will help establish clinical workflows, influence program development, and contribute to a culture of excellence from day one.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Be Part of a New Program

Join a dedicated team supporting Mease Countryside Hospital's 8-bed general pediatric unit and contribute to the growth of a pediatric hospitalist service focused on quality, efficiency, and exceptional family-centered care. Your experience and insights will help strengthen the program as it evolves.

Practice the Full Scope of Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Provide comprehensive inpatient pediatric care, including

• Pediatric admissions and daily patient management
• Discharge planning and care coordination
• Pediatric emergency department consultations
• Collaboration with specialists and multidisciplinary teams

Make an Immediate Impact

Even in a PRN capacity, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality care and supporting the development of a new pediatric hospital medicine program. Work closely with nursing, care management, hospital leadership, and physician colleagues to promote best practices and optimize patient outcomes.

We welcome pediatricians with pediatric hospital medicine experience who are energized by program development, collaboration, and leadership opportunities. Candidates who enjoy creating processes, driving quality initiatives, and helping build a strong team culture will thrive in this role. If you want the opportunity to help build the future of pediatric inpatient care, we'd love to connect with you.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Successful completion of an ACGME/AOA-accredited residency in Pediatrics.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics
• PALS, NRP, BLS Certifications
• Prior pediatric inpatient/hospitalist experience preferred

Company Overview

About BayCare

BayCare Medical Group (BMG) is a physician-led group in the rapidly growing communities of West Central Florida and Tampa Bay. BMG is part of BayCare, a not-for-profit health care organization that’s nationally recognized. Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine named BayCare one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For™ from 2018-2021 and one of the 2022 and 2023 Best Workplaces in Healthcare . We were also named one of PEOPLE’s Companies that Care in 2022 and 2023 and locally, Tampa Bay Times has recognized BayCare among Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces every year from 2015 through 2023 .

BayCare Health System is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, with a network comprised of 16 hospitals with services including imaging, lab, behavioral health, home health care and urgent care. Our priority is connecting patients to a complete range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment services for any health care need, throughout their lifetime.

We’re proud to serve Tampa Bay, Polk County, and the west-central Gulf Coast of Florida. We think you’ll find this area a great place not only to work, but also to live, play and grow. We’re home to welcoming neighbors, growing and dynamic communities, outstanding schools, colleges and universities, and dedicated team members.

Golfing, fishing, boating/kayaking, shelling, biking, sunbathing, and viewing the sunset from one of America’s top beaches are just a few of the reasons why people love this area. Tampa Bay is home to many professional sports teams, discover exciting exhibits at local museums and enjoy listening to the Florida Orchestra at several local venues. Experience the excitement at local and close by amusement parks. It’s all here for you to enjoy.