Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Pediatrics)

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Posted Job Title

Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Pediatrics)

Job Profile Title

Penn Medicine Clinician

Job Description Summary

Provides health care services on a full-time or part-time basis in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine or The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Provides inpatient hospital services as required and fulfills all medico-administrative duties associated with membership on each hospital medical staff of which clinician is a member. May participate in a minimum of 50 hours per year of active and high quality teaching or equivalent service. Performs prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services and with the standards established from time to time. Maintains license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania or location of affiliates, if applicable.

The Pediatric Hospitalist will work in a CHOP affiliated community hospital to evaluate, treat and manage patients in both the
Pediatric inpatient setting, as well as, the Emergency Department. The physician is expected to document the medical findings
in an electronic medical record, provide support to patients, families and colleagues, collaborate with other Physicians, nursing,
ancillary department staff and Hospital administration. This position will require working Evenings, Weekends and Holidays as
needed. The physicians is expected to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, legal, regulatory, clinical and
organizational standards and requirements including (but not limited to): HIPPA, OSHA, Joint Commission, DOH. May represent
CHOP with external organizations, professional associations upon request.

Responsibilities/Direct Clinical Activities:
• Evaluate, Treat and Manage patients in a Pediatric Inpatient Setting, as well as, the Emergency Department.
• May supervise clinical providers including resident physicians and provide performance feedback in all aspects of clinical
functions.
• Continually review current pediatric standards of care and work with leadership team to implement new processes as needed.
Respond to clinical alerts and updates from public health officials and others
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Medical School and ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency (and/or Fellowship as
indicated) Program as per the Department/Division Credentialing Criteria and Delineation of Clinical Privileges. Doctor of Medicine
(MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

Certification(s): Medical License in Pennsylvania, Current DEA License, Board Certified Sub-Specialty Required