Hospitalist Pediatricians

HOSPITALIST PEDIATRICIANS

DIVISION OF PEDIATRIC MEDICINE

CHEO/University of Ottawa

The Department of Pediatrics at CHEO and University of Ottawa is recruiting 3 General Pediatricians to join the Division of Pediatric Medicine.

The ideal candidate will be Royal College certified or equivalent in Pediatrics. In addition they should also have a demonstrated interest in both research and education. The successful candidate will be eligible for a faculty appointment in the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ottawa at an academic rank commensurate with experience. While English is the language of the health record functionality in French is an asset.

The Department of Pediatrics is affiliated with CHEO the CHEO Research Institute and the University of Ottawa. Together we provide outstanding patient care leading research and quality pediatric medical education. The Department of Pediatrics provides health care to newborns children and youth of the Ottawa area as well as those from Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Nunavut and parts of Northern Ontario (population of approximately 1.8 million). The Department of Pediatrics has 18 distinct divisions which includes Pediatric Medicine.

The Division of Pediatric Medicine is recruiting 3 Hospitalist Pediatricians. We operate an Admit Team which receives and assesses consultations from the Emergency Department for admission and takes primary responsibility for admitted patients until they are transferred to a ward three Clinical Teaching Units (CTUs) and a post hospitalization clinic (PHC). While our current primary need is for the Admit Team role as it was instituted as an innovative solution 1 year ago to help reduce delays in care you will also have opportunities to work on the CTU PHC and/or in a float role along with pro-rated participation in clinical on-call services

Roles and Responsibilities Include:

Admit Team role:

• Assessment admission and care of patients from CHEO Emergency Department
• Provide pediatric medicine consultations for patients in the Emergency Department and admission when indicated.
• Assume responsibility and provide care for admitted Pediatric Medicine patients until they are transferred to an inpatient unit.
• Handover of patients to the accepting MD of the assigned team
• Procedural skills such as lumbar puncture acute care management.
• Other clinical needs to optimize patient flow and support the care of Pediatric Medicine patients and the inpatient units where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Pediatric Medicine physician colleagues nurse practitioners nursing staff ED physicians subspecialists and other team members.

CTU MRP role:

• Prioritize discharges early in the morning
• Assess any acute patients and new admissions (from ED/PICU/NICU or and external direct transfers)
• Daily rounding of assigned hospitalized patients
• Consultations
• Transfer call advice

Float role:

• Support transition in care for ICU and NICU transfers
• Support the CTU team and Admit MD in the clinical delivery
• Is the Back up for sick call

General

• Providing on-going education and support to the learners.
• Opportunity for academic engagement in education research or administration (25%)

This role is integrated in the Division of Pediatric Medicine and offers other opportunities. As CHEO is a teaching hospital the supervision and teaching of learners is an important part of this role. The working commitment represents shift work and the shift distribution will vary based on the season.

CHEOs inpatient medical units admit a large breadth and volume of pediatric patients throughout the year. Encountered conditions are widely varied including children with medical complexity as well as those with common pediatric illnesses. There are approximately 3000 admissions and 16000 patient days annually on the CTU representing approximately 40% of the total inpatient hospital activity. CHEO has representation in all pediatric subspecialties.

The successful candidate will have extensive opportunity to develop clinical skills in pediatric hospital medicine in particular in caring for the acutely unwell and often undifferentiated child.

Ottawa is Canadas capital city which blends the cultural diversity and vibrancy of a capital city with the warmth and atmosphere of a smaller community. Extensive natural areas including the Ottawa River Parkway and Gatineau Park support an active and healthy lifestyle.

The University of Ottawa is Canadas largest bilingual institution of higher learning and research. The Faculty of Medicine offers a wide range of competitive educational and research programs in a dynamic learning environment with state-of-the art facilities. The Faculty is recognized as a national leader in medical education and ranks among the top faculties of medicine worldwide for research intensity and impact.

CHEO strives to create the best life possible for our staff medical staff and learners. We are committed to advancing equity diversity inclusion and indigeneity within our organization and the broader community. CHEO is a global leader in pediatric health care and research and the CHEO Research Institute is the fastest growing RI in Canada. A brand-new state-of-the art integrated childrens treatment centre slated for fall of 2026.

With sustainability as a driving force CHEO is an organization that is Growing 4 Good. We use the most current technologies and innovative practices. CHEO was recently recognized as a Stage 7 healthcare organization utilizing full Electronic Health Record functionality to enable high quality care functionality and integration with outside organizations.

Candidates for this position must have an MD and be eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario. All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

CHEO and the Department of Pediatrics are equal opportunity employers. We strongly encourage applications from individuals including Indigenous peoples those who identify as LGBTQ2S persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process please contact the Department of Pediatric Associates at All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Required Experience:

Senior IC