Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hospital Provider - Physician - Per Diem - CCU
Listed compensation
$15.00 - $507.00 Hourly
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Posted 4mo ago
Job Description
- vision of a sub-specialty attending physician, a Hospital-Physician is a board-certified or board-eligible pediatrician who evaluates, treats, manages inpatient care, documents medical findings in EPIC, provides support to patients, families and colleagues, collaborates with administration and nursing staff. Will see patients from birth to 21 years old. Will diagnose and treat various conditions. Responsible for the direct care and follow-up in a defined inpatient and hospital-outpatient areas. Order labs, testing, as appropriate. Maintains working knowledge of electronic medical record.
- vision of a sub-specialty attending physician. Assess the complex acute, critical and chronically ill patient for urgent and emergent conditions. Uses relevant data to evaluate for physiologic inst
- ability. Utilizes the data to formulate a plan of care in conjunction with the supervising sub-specialty attending physician. May supervise clinical providers including resident physicians and nurse practitioners and provide performance feedback in all aspects of clinical functions. Supervise and ensure high quality of all clinical care services provided in the Hospital. 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. Performs therapeutic interventions to stabilize acute and critical health problems. Specific interventions are listed in the Delineation of Privileges Document and approved as a part of the credentialing/privileging process. Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing practice to enhance safety. Shares errors or potential errors through system reporting mechanisms. Demonstrates shared account
- ability for safe practice. Analyzes the indications, contraindications, risk of complications and cost-benefits of therapeutic interventions. Manages the plan of care through evaluation, modification and documentation according to the patient's response to therapy. Manages changes in condition with a focus on optimizing the patient outcomes. Incorporates health promotion, health protection and injury prevention measures into the plan of care within the context of the complex acute, critical and chronic illness. Facilitates the patient's transitions between and within health care settings. Serves as an educational resource to the patient/family, nursing staff, and provider team. Acts as a consultant to multidisciplinary health care team members. Educational and Professional Development Activities(as indicated) Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate educational offerings. Participates in the professional development of others. Acts as a prece
- ptor and mentor to support the development of nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, students, and other health care providers. May provide support and leadership for resident/medical student education curriculum and program implementation. May participate in scholarly activities including research and education as applicable. Administrative Activities (as indicated) May assist with administrative management of the inpatient setting. Evaluate and effectively manage patient access, patient flow, quality improvement, staff performance, effective work teams. Participate in the development and implementation of departmental standards, policies, guidelines and protocols. Other Duties As Assigned. Di
- vision-specific privileges as prescribed by the Di
- vision in accordance with the Medical Staff Bylaws. Education Qualifications Doctorate Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine - Required Skills and Abilities Working knowledge of hospital policies, practices and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of computer systems and applications. Skills in exercising initiative, judgement, problem solving, decision-making. Skill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the public. Ability to research and prepare comprehensive reports. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic). Licenses and Certifications Medical License - Pennsylvania State Medical Board - upon hire - Required DEA License - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required Medical Board Certification - Pediatrics - Board Certification is set in compliance with Department / Di
- vision and Medical Staff Bylaws (either immediately or within a prescribed timeframe from date of appointment to the Medical Staff) - - Required To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $15.00 - $507.00 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children. Since our start in 1855, CHOP has been the birthplace for countless breakthroughs and dramatic firsts in pediatric medicine. Built on a foundation of delivering safe, high-quality, family-centered care, the Hospital has fostered medical discoveries and innovations that have improved pediatric healthcare and saved countless children’s lives. Today, families facing complex conditions come to CHOP from all over the world, and our compassionate care and innovation has repeatedly earned us a spot on the U. S. News & World Report's Honor Roll of the nation's best children's hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will provide direct inpatient care for pediatric patients, including assessment, diagnosis, and the formulation of treatment plans under the supervision of an attending physician. They are also responsible for managing patient flow, documenting medical findings in EPIC, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality clinical outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine and possess a valid Pennsylvania medical license and DEA registration. Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics is required, along with the ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatric careInpatient managementClinical assessmentDiagnostic skillsElectronic medical recordsMultidisciplinary collaborationMentorshipRegulatory complianceHIPAAOSHAClinical documentation
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 55% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot
3.3/ 10
Listing-based score
Listing-based score
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Philadelphia
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $204k
- Typical market rent
- $1,768/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 32 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 102.6
- State income tax
- Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Hospitals and Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
10,000+ employees