Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist

Adfinitas Health has a full-time opportunity for a Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team in La Plata, Maryland. Competitive salary with excellent benefits and a collaborative environment.

Job Description

• Provides pediatric medical hospitalist services.
• Responsible for attending deliveries, stabilizing newborns, and providing neonatal services.
• Resuscitate, stabilize, and identify critical aspects of newborns.
• Attend all c-sections and instrumentation deliveries and deliveries otherwise requested by obstetrics.
• Work closely with the obstetrician to create a safe environment in the delivery room.
• Consults for ED physicians regarding pediatric patients.
• Create, direct, coordinate, and supervise the patient care plans daily.
• Conduct/order diagnostic tests, analyze results, and prescribe indicated treatments and therapies.
• Refer patients to medical specialists, social services, or other professionals as appropriate.
• Round on existing pediatric patients in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Work as part of an integrated team with care management, nursing, pharmacy, etc.
• Assist in patient education and goal setting.
• Participate and adhere to all quality metrics and goals as established and directed by Adfinitas or the client/hospital.
• Submit accurate and timely charges for all professional services performed.
• Attending committee, CQI, and management meetings, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Board certification in the American Board of Pediatrics.
• PALS and NRP certification.
• Active Maryland license.
• DEA License, state Controlled Substance Registration.
• Strong inpatient skill set.
• Quality-focused team player.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

About Adfinitas Health

Adfinitas Health is a privately held multi-specialty healthcare management company. Since 2007, hospitals, health systems, and post-acute facilities have trusted that we will take superb care of their patients. Our skilled providers become an integral part of your hospitalist or post-acute care teams, bringing our responsive service, focus on quality, and innovative programs to deliver value to you and your patients each and every day.

Our comprehensive approach to care, which enhances coordination between hospital and post-acute partners, translates to higher patient satisfaction and better patient outcomes through transitions in care.

Adfinitas Health is a government contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is Adfinitas Health's policy that all personnel-related decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status.