St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Staff Physician-Hospitalist
St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544
Overview
The rapidly expanding Hospitalist Medicine Program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Pediatrician / Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team as a Staff Physician. Our Hospitalist Program is set in a world-class medical environment and allows for hands-on patient experiences covering a full range of hematologic and oncologic diagnoses. We are recruiting highly motivated individuals who enjoy both inpatient and urgent care practice to join our program. The Hospitalist Medicine Program includes approximately 14 physicians and 12 advanced practice providers, many of whom are board certified in pediatric hematology / oncology. In this role, you will treat patients on the inpatient units (night shifts) and in our on-site outpatient acute care clinic (24 / 7). We offer a flexible schedule with approximately 14 shifts per month (shifts are 9-12.5 hours). This position may work weekdays, weeknights, and / or weekends. As an integral member of the hospitalist team, you will work with nursing staff, advanced practice practitioners, hospitalist colleagues, primary oncologists, and subspecialty physicians to ensure quality clinical care for St. Jude patients. Night coverage includes multiple hospitalist providers with Pediatric Intensive Care support also available in-house 24 / 7. Top subspecialty and surgical support are available on home call each evening. Members of the Hospitalist Program are active in medical education, quality and patient safety initiatives, clinical education of trainees, and clinical research. St. Jude is a 78-bed hospital sitting on a beautiful, 80+ acre campus in Memphis, TN. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area recognized for its world-class music, food, and hospitality. Cost of living is one of the biggest attractions; in fact, Money listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Responsibilities
Performs patient-care duties according to established standards, general and service-specific scopes of care, policies and procedures, and patient-specific protocols. Annually demonstrates performance competency in each of the following: obtains informed consent for research protocols; inquires about medical, family, and social histories and performs physical examination; orders appropriate diagnostic studies; interprets patient data to diagnose disease and stage; identifies appropriate medical treatment (protocol or non-protocol); monitors and evaluates patient response; facilitates referrals; provides patient and family support; provides patient follow-up to other health care providers; prescribes medications and writes drug orders in accordance with clinical privileges; monitors patient in accordance with SJCRH standards; provides consultation services for nursing staff; works with other physicians on difficult cases; evaluates need for medications and alternatives; communicates with primary physicians and families; provides reports to third party providers and sub-specialists; acts as a participatory member of the clinical care teams; complies with clinical staff bylaws, rules and regulations. Directly supervises assigned staff including performance, scheduling, continuing education, and work assignments. Participates in performance appraisals and staff development; implements ongoing clinical staff education; facilitates clinical experience of Postdoctoral Fellows; promotes communication between clinic staff and fellows; participates in ongoing assessment of fellows and continuing education for nurse practitioners and other health care providers. Compliance and Reporting: Ensures compliance with HCFA billing guidelines and other regulatory agencies, as appropriate. Submits information and reports as required. Develops mechanisms to monitor compliance and quality. Works with clinic staff to resolve issues. Develops timely, accurate, and meaningful reports regarding department operation. Provides periodic status reports to the Department Chair. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care across age groups (Infant to Adolescent). Serves age groups: Infant to toddler (0-6 years), School-age (6-11 years), Adolescent (12-20 years). Participates in detection, reporting, and improvement of systems to prevent patient care incidents and improve patient safety and quality. Performs other related duties to meet department and institutional goals; maintains regular and predictable attendance. Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics required. Board certified or eligible in specialty area preferred. Minimum Experience:
Experience in Pediatrics or specialty area preferred. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:
Unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Tennessee. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
Must maintain active unrestricted privileges at SJCRH. List any licensure or certification REQUIRED and/or PREFERRED by St. Jude to do the job. Credit Check:
This job handles monetary transactions. Per policy, is a Credit Check required? Yes Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong clinical skills Ability to interact comfortably with children and families Ability to interact pleasantly and tactfully with co-workers, patients and families Ability to effectively communicate technical information to patients and families Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to function effectively in a team environment Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Other Certifications:
Must maintain active unrestricted privileges at SJCRH St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family\'s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital\'s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $167,377 - $347,630 per year for the role of Staff Physician-Hospitalist. Explore our exceptional benefits! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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The rapidly expanding Hospitalist Medicine Program at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a Pediatrician / Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team as a Staff Physician. Our Hospitalist Program is set in a world-class medical environment and allows for hands-on patient experiences covering a full range of hematologic and oncologic diagnoses. We are recruiting highly motivated individuals who enjoy both inpatient and urgent care practice to join our program. The Hospitalist Medicine Program includes approximately 14 physicians and 12 advanced practice providers, many of whom are board certified in pediatric hematology / oncology. In this role, you will treat patients on the inpatient units (night shifts) and in our on-site outpatient acute care clinic (24 / 7). We offer a flexible schedule with approximately 14 shifts per month (shifts are 9-12.5 hours). This position may work weekdays, weeknights, and / or weekends. As an integral member of the hospitalist team, you will work with nursing staff, advanced practice practitioners, hospitalist colleagues, primary oncologists, and subspecialty physicians to ensure quality clinical care for St. Jude patients. Night coverage includes multiple hospitalist providers with Pediatric Intensive Care support also available in-house 24 / 7. Top subspecialty and surgical support are available on home call each evening. Members of the Hospitalist Program are active in medical education, quality and patient safety initiatives, clinical education of trainees, and clinical research. St. Jude is a 78-bed hospital sitting on a beautiful, 80+ acre campus in Memphis, TN. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area recognized for its world-class music, food, and hospitality. Cost of living is one of the biggest attractions; in fact, Money listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces are part of the reasons why Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work. Responsibilities
Performs patient-care duties according to established standards, general and service-specific scopes of care, policies and procedures, and patient-specific protocols. Annually demonstrates performance competency in each of the following: obtains informed consent for research protocols; inquires about medical, family, and social histories and performs physical examination; orders appropriate diagnostic studies; interprets patient data to diagnose disease and stage; identifies appropriate medical treatment (protocol or non-protocol); monitors and evaluates patient response; facilitates referrals; provides patient and family support; provides patient follow-up to other health care providers; prescribes medications and writes drug orders in accordance with clinical privileges; monitors patient in accordance with SJCRH standards; provides consultation services for nursing staff; works with other physicians on difficult cases; evaluates need for medications and alternatives; communicates with primary physicians and families; provides reports to third party providers and sub-specialists; acts as a participatory member of the clinical care teams; complies with clinical staff bylaws, rules and regulations. Directly supervises assigned staff including performance, scheduling, continuing education, and work assignments. Participates in performance appraisals and staff development; implements ongoing clinical staff education; facilitates clinical experience of Postdoctoral Fellows; promotes communication between clinic staff and fellows; participates in ongoing assessment of fellows and continuing education for nurse practitioners and other health care providers. Compliance and Reporting: Ensures compliance with HCFA billing guidelines and other regulatory agencies, as appropriate. Submits information and reports as required. Develops mechanisms to monitor compliance and quality. Works with clinic staff to resolve issues. Develops timely, accurate, and meaningful reports regarding department operation. Provides periodic status reports to the Department Chair. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care across age groups (Infant to Adolescent). Serves age groups: Infant to toddler (0-6 years), School-age (6-11 years), Adolescent (12-20 years). Participates in detection, reporting, and improvement of systems to prevent patient care incidents and improve patient safety and quality. Performs other related duties to meet department and institutional goals; maintains regular and predictable attendance. Qualifications
Minimum Education and/or Training:
Board certified or eligible in Pediatrics required. Board certified or eligible in specialty area preferred. Minimum Experience:
Experience in Pediatrics or specialty area preferred. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:
Unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Tennessee. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:
Must maintain active unrestricted privileges at SJCRH. List any licensure or certification REQUIRED and/or PREFERRED by St. Jude to do the job. Credit Check:
This job handles monetary transactions. Per policy, is a Credit Check required? Yes Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Strong clinical skills Ability to interact comfortably with children and families Ability to interact pleasantly and tactfully with co-workers, patients and families Ability to effectively communicate technical information to patients and families Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to function effectively in a team environment Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Other Certifications:
Must maintain active unrestricted privileges at SJCRH St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family\'s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital\'s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future Compensation
In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $167,377 - $347,630 per year for the role of Staff Physician-Hospitalist. Explore our exceptional benefits! St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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