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Saratoga Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland

Pediatric Hospitalist

PediatricsIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Emergency ManagementMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient Records Management

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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Salary Distribution17 jobs · 16 employers

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<$230k
4
$230k-275k
5
$275k-320k
4
$320k-365k
2
$365k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
94%
CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
31%
Relocation assistance
25%
Loan repayment
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 646 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Bethesda

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M
Typical market rent
$3,038/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Saratoga Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Fairfax, VA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive rates
Long-term federal contract
Health insurance
Dental
Vision