General Medicine Hospitalist

Position Summary Responsible for providing direct patient clinical care and managing medical problems of acutely ill, hospitalized, pediatric patients. The Pediatric Hospitalist is part of the interdisciplinary team to improve efficiency and facilitate continuum of care for patients from admission to discharge. This includes general pediatric medicine, consults as requested, and management of patients with various comorbidities. Job Requirements Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited school of medicine and completion of a three (3) year general residency program. Board certified or board eligible in general medicine. Licensing and Certification Valid medical license by the State of Nevada. State of Nevada Pharmacy Board license to prescribe medications and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) – may be required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Pediatric care, equipment, supplies, and practices; federal, state, and local laws and regulations; coordination with outside agencies and patient referrals. Principles and practices of medical care; quality assurance and performance improvement; hospital safety protocols; patient rights. Age‑specific patient care practices; infection control policies; handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials. Effective provision of medical care; assessment and improvement of care effectiveness; resource allocation; developing care plans; problem solving; professional communication; leadership; use of computers and related software. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard equipment; stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for extended periods; vision for reading printed materials and VDT screens; hearing and speech for effective communication; strength and agility to exert up to 10 pounds of force. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this classification. Note: This position may close without notice once a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. #J-18808-Ljbffr University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)