Pediatric Nocturnist
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Job Description
District Medical Group (DMG), a 450+ provider multi-specialty group, is looking for a full-time pediatric nocturnist who is passionate about teaching and clinical quality.
The successful candidate will join a group of 8 pediatric hospitalists (full and part-time) providing medical education and patient care at a public teaching hospital in Phoenix, AZ.
The hospital, Valleywise Health, is a major affiliate of the University of Arizona College of Medicine and Creighton University School of Medicine. Our pediatric services include a 24-hour Pediatric Emergency Department, a 10-bed pediatric in-patient unit, a 6-bed PICU, a busy newborn nursery, and a Level III NICU.
Deliveries are covered by the NICU service. Pediatric specialty services are provided by both DMG physicians and independently contracted specialists.
The pediatric hospitalists cover the Inpatient Pediatric Unit as well as the Couplet Care and Level II Nurseries. Daily rounds are held with pediatric residents and medical students. The pediatric residency program and pediatric hospital medicine fellowship is in partnership with Phoenix Children’s Hospital and accepts 34 residents per year. The pediatric hospitalists also teach family medicine residents.
BC/BE in Pediatrics required. Pediatric hospital medicine BC/BE preferred but not required.
The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required. DMG offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and includes a nocturnist stipend. Applicants requiring visa support welcome.
- Please address cover letter and CV to the attention of and email to:
- Salil Pradhan, MD
- Chair, Department of Pediatrics practice@dmgaz.org
Key Responsibilities
The pediatric nocturnist will provide patient care and medical education at a public teaching hospital. Responsibilities include rounding with residents and medical students while managing the inpatient pediatric unit and nurseries.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics. Experience or certification in pediatric hospital medicine is preferred, and the ability to speak Spanish is considered an asset.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
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