Pediatric Hospitalist (Poughkeepsie, NY)

New York Children's Medical Provider Services (NYCMPS), the NY based physician group associated with Connecticut Children's, is seeking multiple BC/ BE pediatricians to fill immediate openings for a new expansion within our academic pediatric hospitalist network.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

The primary unit is located in eastern New York, in conjunction with our care alliance partnership with Vassar Brothers. Pediatric Hospitalists in this location will provide inpatient and observation care to hospitalized children, well newborns, as well as provide ED consultation to a busy community hospital Emergency Department. The model will involve 24/7 in house physician coverage. The model will expand to including resident education, working with family practice residents on their pediatric rotations.

Our Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine currently consists of faculty members nationally recognized for their clinical, quality, patient safety, and epidemiologic accomplishments.

Only 75 minutes north of New York City, the area offers easy commuter access to the city via Metro North and Amtrak rail lines.

The salary range for this role is $185,900.00 to $245,300.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation experience, internal equity, precise expertise, and organizational need. The salary range listed is a base salary range and does not include bonuses/incentives or other forms of compensation or benefits.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat well newborns and pediatric observation patients and inpatients on the pediatric inpatient unit, as well as provide consultative services in the Emergency Department.  

Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient. 

Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition as necessary.

Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided.

Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.

Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.

Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.

Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital.

Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model. 

Participates in 24 HR Pediatric Hospitalist Call Coverage

Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.

Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.

Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct reports but may oversee Fellows, Residents, Medical Students and Advanced Practice Providers (APRNs & PAs).  

EDUCATION  and/or EXPERIENCE  REQUIRED

Education Required: MD, DO degree 

Experience Required:

Experience Preferred: 2 (two) years of Experience in a Pediatric Hospitalist setting preferred

 

LICENSE  and/or  CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Board eligible or certified in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Hospital Medicine 

Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut and New York

Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate

PALS, NRP certifications required ACLS, BLS preferred