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

Overview

Pediatric Hospitalist - Award Winning Hospital Located in the Stately Capital of Florida Responsibilities Pediatrix® Medical Group seeks a Pediatric Hospitalist to join its practice at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in Tallahassee, Florida.

• Multi-specialty practice consisting of pediatric hospitalists, pediatric intensivists, and PNPs, working as a team to provide family centered quality healthcare
• The pediatric hospitalist service provides care in the 23-bed pediatric unit, as well as general pediatric admissions and normal newborn care
• Schedule of 14 days per month, call from home, flexibility in scheduling
• Level-II trauma center with a 10 bed PICU that has over 400 admissions per year
• The 32-bed NICU is the only area facility designated as a Level-III and equipped to handle high-risk moms and premature or critically ill babies
• Supported by a variety of other specialists including: pediatric cardiology, pediatric endocrinology, pediatric neurology and pediatric orthopedics
• Friendly, professional atmosphere with great nurses and ancillary services including a PICC team and a full time child life specialist
• Teaching opportunities include an affiliation with 4 residency programs

About the hospital

• Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare is a 772-bed acute care hospital servicing a 21-county area in North Florida and South Georgia
• Home to the region's primary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Leads the region by delivering more than 75 percent of the babies born in the area
• The only hospital in Tallahassee to earn the Baby-Friendly Hospital designation, dedicated to providing patient-centered care to new babies and their families
• Affiliated with 4 residency programs

Tallahassee Fast Facts

• Florida’s state capital and the state’s ninth largest city, with nearly 199,000 residents
• Temperatures vary significantly depending on the season, with summers reaching the high 90s F and winter months remaining in the 60s F and plenty of sunny days to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year
• Home to Florida State University, Florida A&M University and Tallahassee State College, providing ample opportunities for higher education and a vibrant college scene
• Surrounded by beautiful parks, lakes and forests, including the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and the Wakulla Springs State Park
• Thriving arts and culture scene, with museums, galleries, theaters and music venues showcasing local talent and national touring acts
• Less than an hour drive to the Gulf Coast beaches
• Relatively low cost of living with affordable housing
• Diverse city with a mix of cultural backgrounds
• Home to the Florida State Seminoles, one of the most successful college football programs in the country, and minor league baseball and soccer teams
• Diverse culinary scene, offering everything from classic Southern flavors to international cuisine
• A tight-knit community with a strong sense of civic engagement, providing numerous opportunities to get involved in local organizations and volunteer work

Qualifications BE/BC Pediatrician