Pediatric Hospitalist
Stamford, Connecticut, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital
Location One Hospital Plaza, Stamford, Connecticut, 06904, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/15/24

The Department of Pediatrics at Stamford Hospital seeks a BC F/T Pediatrics Hospitalist to join the team. The incoming Pediatric Hospitalist will oversee care of hospitalized pediatric patients as well as provide some Well Baby Care. The Pediatric Hospitalist service also offers consultation to attendings in the Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine. The physician will also provide teaching and medical consultation as necessary for the Department of Surgery and Family Medicine residents as well as Physician Assistant students.

Stamford Hospital has a 10-bed inpatient pediatrics unit with an average daily census of 6-7. We have 26 beds in the well-baby nursery and a robust delivery service. Our Emergency Department has a separate Pediatrics E.R. Unit with 8 state-of-the-art beds, and we are staffed with Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians until 10 pm daily.

The ideal candidate is B/C with Pediatric Hospitalist experience, with excellent communication skills and the desire to provide patient and family centered care.

Job Responsibilities

Highlights:

 

Full-time, 7.5 24-hour shifts per month; 2 include weekends
Renovated Pediatrics Unit in 2023
Only hospital in region with a dedicated Ped ER
Market competitive compensation, Sign-on bonus, relocation bonus, and quality bonus

Qualifications

B/C in Pediatrics, with prior pediatric hospitalist experience strongly preferred.