Pediatric Hospitalist (MD/DO)
Must b e legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned. Position SummaryThe Pediatric Hospitalist provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to hospitalized infants, children, and adolescents. This role focuses on the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions, coordination of multidisciplinary care, and support of safe, efficient transitions throughout hospitalization while delivering family-centered, evidence-based care.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide direct inpatient medical care to pediatric patients, including newborns, children, and adolescents
Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions requiring hospitalization
Manage admissions, daily rounding, and discharge planning
Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, nursing staff, case management, and ancillary services
Lead or participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care coordination activities
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
Respond to changes in patient condition, including emergencies and rapid response events
Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, care plans, and discharge instructions
Ensure safe transitions of care and appropriate outpatient follow-up
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and utilization initiatives
Supervise and educate residents, medical students, and advanced practice providers as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
QualificationsDoctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency program
Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatrics
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Skills and CompetenciesStrong pediatric clinical judgment and inpatient decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple patients in a fast-paced hospital environment
Excellent communication and family-centered care skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based care
Work EnvironmentPediatric inpatient units within an acute care hospital
Shift-based scheduling, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, and move throughout hospital units
Manual dexterity for bedside assessments and procedures as required
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment
