Pediatric Hospitalist - Part Time
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Stamford Health
Stamford, CT, US
Summary
Oversee the care of hospitalized pediatric patients and provide well-baby care in the nursery. Provide medical consultation and teaching for residents and physician assistant students.
Job Description
The Department of Pediatrics at Stamford Hospital seeks a Board Certified Part-Time Pediatric Hospitalist to join the team. The incoming Pediatric Hospitalist will oversee care of hospitalized pediatric patients as well as provide some Well Baby Care in the nursery. The Pediatric Hospitalist service also offers consultation to attendings in the Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine and occasional back up in the NICU for deliveries. The physician will also provide teaching and medical consultation as necessary for the Department of Surgery and Family Medicine residents as well as Physician Assistant students.
Stamford Hospital has a 10-bed inpatient pediatrics unit with an average daily census of 6-7. We have 36 beds in the well-baby nursery and a robust delivery service. Our Emergency Department has a separate Pediatrics E.R. Unit with 8 state-of-the-art beds, and we are staffed with Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians until 10 pm daily.
The ideal candidate is B/C with Pediatric Hospitalist experience, with excellent communication skills and the desire to provide patient and family-centered care.
Highlights:
• Part-Time, 24-hour shifts, 8AM-8AM; Minimum one weekend shift per month. Some holiday coverage required.
• Renovated Pediatrics Unit in 2023
• Only hospital in region with a dedicated Ped ER
Stamford Hospital Awards:
• “A” Grade for safety from the Leapfrog Group
• Top ratings from Medicaid/Medicare services for overall care
• Awarded Magnet Status by American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Affiliation with Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Stamford is the fastest growing city in CT. We are accessible to NY via car and train, with a non-stop train into Grand Central Terminal. Housing options are abundant, with new high-rise apartments in downtown and by the water at Harbor Point, a revitalized young community. Additionally, we offer desirable suburban neighborhoods with top-rated public and private schools. Stamford and the surrounding towns offer a broad array of restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities.
Interviews are being scheduled now!!! If interested, please send your CV to Josie Aviles at jeldred@stamhealth.org
We are independent, not-for-profit, and exclusively focused on Stamford and Lower Fairfield County. For decades we have responded to the unique needs of our community. It is our pleasure to continue to see our vision through and provide a broad range of high-quality health & wellness services together with our physicians. Stamford Health is one of Connecticut's highest-quality hospitals. Stamford Hospital holds a “5 Star” Overall Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-2021 in the area of heart failure.
Stamford Hospital is among roughly 10% of hospitals nationwide to have been granted Magnet Status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing superior patient care with the highest levels of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold Certified for excellence in person-centered care. Planetree, Inc. is a non-profit organization that certifies hospitals as patient-centered. Stamford Health & Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care. HSS surgeons and treatments earned national recognition with 11 consecutive #1 rankings for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Physical therapy & rehabilitation services in Stamford, Greenwich and New Canaan.
Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center is a member of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative. Benefits include access to best practices, clinical trials, quality oversight and second opinions from world renowned cancer experts.
Stamford Health is the largest teaching affiliate for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Founded
1896
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
We are independent, not-for-profit, and exclusively focused on Stamford and Lower Fairfield County. For decades we have responded to the unique needs of our community. It is our pleasure to continue to see our vision through and provide a broad range of high-quality health & wellness services together with our physicians. Stamford Health is one of Connecticut's highest-quality hospitals. Stamford Hospital holds a “5 Star” Overall Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Stamford Hospital as a High Performing Hospital for 2020-2021 in the area of heart failure.
Stamford Hospital is among roughly 10% of hospitals nationwide to have been granted Magnet Status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, recognizing superior patient care with the highest levels of safety, quality and patient satisfaction. Stamford Health is Planetree Gold Certified for excellence in person-centered care. Planetree, Inc. is a non-profit organization that certifies hospitals as patient-centered. Stamford Health & Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have created a premier center for specialty orthopedic care. HSS surgeons and treatments earned national recognition with 11 consecutive #1 rankings for Orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report. Physical therapy & rehabilitation services in Stamford, Greenwich and New Canaan.
Stamford Health’s Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center is a member of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Care Collaborative. Benefits include access to best practices, clinical trials, quality oversight and second opinions from world renowned cancer experts.
Stamford Health is the largest teaching affiliate for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons.
Founded
1896
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
