PICU Hospitalist Staff Physician
PICU Hospitalist Staff Physician
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Job Description
Overview:
Nationwide Childrens Hospital is seeking board eligible/board certified pediatricians to serve as hospitalists in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The PICU at Nationwide Childrens spans 54 beds though the PICU hospitalist program focuses primarily on a 24bed unit that provides care to patients with acute critical illness as well as those with chronic technology dependence. PICU hospitalists will work alongside an established group of advanced practice nurses and provide frontline care under the supervision of pediatric critical care medicine faculty and fellows.
The PICU at Nationwide Childrens Hospital provides care for approximately 3000 patients each year across the spectrum of medical and surgical disease. The Division of Critical Care Medicine is home to 27 boardcertified pediatric intensivists and 12 pediatric critical care medicine fellows. In addition to providing outstanding patient care Nationwide Childrens Hospital physicians are engaged in a variety of quality improvement and patient safetythemed projects. There are opportunities to participate in medical education and clinical research projects though scholarly productivity is not required for this position. Candidates must be boardcertified/eligible in Pediatrics.
Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
- Conducts patient assessments and diagnoses medical conditions.
- Develops and implements treatment plans for patients in accordance with established protocols. Monitors patient progress and adjusts treatment plans as necessary.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests to aid in patient diagnosis and treatment.
- Communicates with patients and their families to provide education and support.
- Maintains accurate and uptodate medical records for each patient and coordinates care with other healthcare professionals.
- Participates in the training and education of medical students residents and fellows as required.
- Stays uptodate with medical advancements and research to provide the best possible care.
Education Requirement:
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine equivalent required.
- Graduate of an approved Fellowship program if applicable required.
Licensure Requirement:
- Medical License in the State of Ohio required.
- Unrestricted licensed physician required.
Certifications:
Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatrics required.
Skills:
(not specified)
Experience:
Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the division.
Physical Requirements:
OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Lifting / Carrying: 010 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 1120 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 2140 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Pushing / Pulling: 025 lbs Reaching above shoulder Squat/kneel
FREQUENTLY: Computer skills Hand use: grasping gripping turning Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting Standing Walking
CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Decision Making Depth perception Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Seeing Far/near
Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:
Must be able to move or reposition patients of any weight or size with the assistance of another person(s) and/or equipment.
The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
