Pediatric Hospitalist | Take great care of the patient, every day and in every way

Overview

Pediatrix Medical Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, per diem BC pediatrician to join a new practice as a pediatric hospitalist At Meritus Medical Center in Hagarstown (MD):

• Meritus Medical Center is a regional Level 1 Trauma center with a small Pediatric Department consisting of 12 beds
• Patients on the Peds floor are admitted directly from the offices or through ER. These admissions are generally RSV Bronchiolitis, Asthma Exacerbation, Respiratory distress, R/O Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pyelonephritis, and Gastroenteritis with Dehydration, abscess and cellulitis. The pediatricians may manage surgical patients with the help of the General Surgeon.
• Meritus Medical Center has a busy LDRP unit which deals with 800-1000 deliveries per year. As a peds hospitalist covering the LDRP, you can expect to deal with minor issues like neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, feeding problems, and Neonatal Withdrawal syndrome etc. Babies who need more acute care are admitted to Level II Nursery

• Meritus Hospital has Level II Nursery where the babies are admitted who have problems like TTN, RDS, Sepsis etc. are admitted. Unit consists of a team of Pediatrix Neonatologists who are present round the clockResponsibilities

• Meritus Medical Center is a regional Level 1 Trauma center with a small Pediatric Department consisting of 12 beds
• Patients on the Peds floor are admitted directly from the offices or through ER. These admissions are generally RSV Bronchiolitis, Asthma Exacerbation, Respiratory distress, R/O Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pyelonephritis, and Gastroenteritis with Dehydration, abscess and cellulitis. The pediatricians may manage surgical patients with the help of the General Surgeon.
• Meritus Medical Center has a busy LDRP unit which deals with 800-1000 deliveries per year. As a peds hospitalist covering the LDRP, you can expect to deal with minor issues like neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, feeding problems, and Neonatal Withdrawal syndrome etc. Babies who need more acute care are admitted to Level II Nursery
• Meritus Hospital has Level II Nursery where the babies are admitted who have problems like TTN, RDS, Sepsis etc. are admitted. Unit consists of a team of Pediatrix Neonatologists who are present round the clock

• Responsibilities include covering the pediatric floor, pediatric patients in the ED (consults), and the newborn nursery

• ADC NBN: 10-11, Peds Floor: 1, PED ED consults: 5-6
• Shifts are 12 hours in house - day or night options

Qualifications

• Maryland license preferred or IMLC
• Board Certification in Pediatrics required - Previous Pediaric Hospitalist expience required as well.

Benefits and Compensation Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount—
• 401k with company match——
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

—Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

—— Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over