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　　Seeking Breakthrough Makers

　　Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

　　At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

　　CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

　　CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

　　We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

　　A Brief OverviewPositioned at the core of one of the country's foremost children's hospitals, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP's) rapidly growing general pediatric hospitalist program offers tremendous depth and breadth of clinical activities.

　　We are seeking full-time and per diem hospitalists to act as front-line clinicians under the guidance of an attending physician in many subspecialty departments. These individuals will care for patients with a wide range of disease processes and acuity levels being treated within CHOP's inpatient departments:Cardiac Intensive Care-Cardiac Care (step-down)Emergency MedicineNeonatal Intensive CareOncologyPediatric Intensive CareMedical subspecialties including Gastroenterology and Adolescent Medicine

　　This role is a wonderful opportunity for residents who are considering fellowship training or contemplating a career in Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Physicians in this role will work alongside leaders in Pediatric Subspecialty Care across many disciplines and will be integral members of the multidisciplinary team. Many educational opportunities will be embedded into the clinical year, as well as a formalized mentorship program matching early-career physicians with subspecialists at the forefront of clinical and laboratory advancement in their fields. We encourage applications from residents graduating from academic hospitals or community hospitals who are seeking additional exposure to subspecialty care in a quaternary care center that cares for patients with high complexity and acuity.

　　CHOP physician career opportunities offer a comprehensive total compensation and benefits program includingCompetitive, incentive-based compensationComprehensive benefits and wellness programsParental leave programLoan repayment and tuition assistance

　　We seek to support a strong, life-long career trajectory for our hospitalists through formal mentorship, active involvement in a vibrant community of over 70 pediatric hospitalists, as well as identification of opportunities for individuals to focus on areas of particular interests. We have flexible scheduling with openings for mixed day/night work, nocturnists, and weekendists as well as either part- or full-time positions.

　　What you will doDirect Clinical ActivitiesProvide direct patient care to hospitalized childrenDiagnose and treat common inpatient pediatric conditionsComplete thorough and timely medical documentation in the EHR (Epic)Triage urgent changes in patient's clinical status and utilize rapid response team or pediatric code team when necessaryProvide general pediatric consultation to other services including surgeryMay supervise clinical providers including medical students, resident physicians Advanced Practice Providers and provide performance feedback in all aspects of clinical functionsEducati nal Activities (if indicated)May provide support and leadership for resident/medical student/Advanced Practice Provider education curriculum and program implementationResearch Activities (if indicated)May participate in scholarship activities within the Section of Hospital Medicine. These include but are not limited to:o Quality improvement projects, including clinical pathway design committeeso Research projects in PHMAdministrative Activities (if indicated)Other Duties as Assigned.Education QualificationsDoctorate Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine RequiredSkills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of hospital policies, practices, and protocols as well as applicable regulations and guidelines. Knowledge of computer systems and applicationsSkills in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, decision-makingSkill in developing and maintaining effective relationships with medical and administrative staff, patients and the publicExcellent verbal and written communications skills

　　To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine.

　　Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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　　Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.