Pediatric Hospitalist
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Job Description
Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) is hiring Pediatric Hospitalists for onsite opportunities in Bethesda, MD. Package includes competitive rates and long-term federal contract opportunities.
Saratoga Medical (DBA Saratoga Ascend) has an exciting opportunity for a Pediatric Hospitalist to support pediatric inpatient care and clinical research activities at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD. This is a great opportunity for experienced pediatric physicians seeking to provide high-quality inpatient care while supporting innovative clinical research programs.
Job Description
- Provide inpatient care for pediatric patients enrolled in clinical research studies.
- Monitor and support ongoing clinical trials and research protocols.
- Assist with clinical protocol development, review, and implementation.
- Manage pediatric emergencies and provide clinical consultation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
- Maintain patient records and prepare clinical status reports.
- Participate in departmental meetings, training, and patient safety activities.
Required Qualifications & Documentation
- MD (or equivalent medical degree) from an accredited institution.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
- Experience providing inpatient pediatric care.
- U.S. work authorization required (No visa sponsorship).
- No security clearance required.
- Inpatient hospitalist experience preferred.
- Clinical research or academic medical center experience preferred.
Saratoga Medical Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discharge, compensation, or any other term or condition of employment on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, or disability, provided the employee can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Hospitalist will provide inpatient care for patients enrolled in clinical research studies and monitor ongoing clinical trials. They will also assist with protocol development, manage pediatric emergencies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent medical degree and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics. Experience in inpatient pediatric care is required, while clinical research or academic medical center experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 45 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 7% are remote, 67% have no call, 24% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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