Psychiatry - Overnight Medical Services - Staff Physician III
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
The Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is looking for a part-time clinician to provide general medical care for children and adolescents with complex psychiatric problems on weeknights at our psychiatric inpatient facility. Cincinnati Children’s College Hill Campus houses six inpatient units with a 83-bed capacity and three residential units with a 30-bed capacity. We also have a 16-bed unit at the Lindner Center of Hope (LCOH) in Mason that we are on call for overnight remotely; on site coverage at LCOH is not done. This Staff Physician III opportunity is built around a 20-hour per week framework. Flexibility exists regarding distribution of those hours during the weekdays but would expect commitment to a minimum of two weekdays per week. As a bonus, there will be no weekend coverage needs. This is an excellent opportunity to join a superior team and care for a very deserving young population.
Key Responsibilities:
Being available for seeing new admissions and completing documentation for history and physical
Acute medical assessments for existing patients
Follow-up on work pending from the daytime medical consult team (labs, x-rays, follow-up exams)
Provide hand-off by e-mail to the pediatricians working the next day
Maintain accurate and timely medical records in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Qualifications:
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics.
Valid medical license to practice in the state of Ohio.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
5+ years related experience at the Staff Physician Level 2 or equivalent external experience
Schedule & Location Details:
1800 to 0800 (6 hours on site, 8 remote from home)
Expect to arrive at College Hill between 1730-1800 for hand-off from daytime pediatrician. (a workspace is provided in the office for the medical consult team. This space includes a desktop computer, desk phone, copier/fax machine.)
Be on site at College Hill until 2330-midnight (also providing remote coverage for LCOH Adolescent unit)
Midnight to 0800, at home, being available to discuss urgent medical issues from College Hill and LCOH Adolescent (a laptop computer provided by Division of Psychiatry)
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Supportive & collaborative work environment, including nurses, behavior specialists, therapists, social workers, care managers, & more.
Opportunities for involvement in research & resident/fellow education.
Primary Location
College Hill B
Schedule
Part time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Department
Psychiatry
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
0.5
Weekly Hours
20Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
About Us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
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Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
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