Pediatric Hospitalist

Company: Pediatrix Medical Group
Location: Utica
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY is Expanding Pediatric Hospitalist for Updated Unit ***LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE***

Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking an energetic BC Pediatrician to help grow and expand the pediatric services, while developing protocols for pediatric patients in the unit as well as for the emergency department.

* 7 days on / 7 days off schedule that affords an ideal life-work balance. No call on days off. * Hospitalists provide coverage for the 14 bed pediatric unit with child life services. * Hospitalist service also provides consultations to the emergency department. * With approximately 2000 deliveries a year, the pediatric hospitalist service covers approximately 20-30% of newborn nursery babies. * Neonatologists are available for in-house consults and will assist with procedures and emergencies. Pediatric hospitalist service does not attend deliveries. * Hospitalists are responsible for resident and medical student education during rounds. * Pediatric subspecialties are available by consult from tertiary center from a nearby city. Telemedicine capabilities are also available. * New state-of-the-art hospital with single bed pediatric floor is being developed in order to combine the two local hospitals in the community. Scheduled to be completed by 2023.

Utica is a welcoming town in upstate New York. Located on the southern edge of the Adirondack Mountains, it draws many who seek to escape dense urban living, with a diverse population including many immigrants. There are ample housing options, eclectic restaurant choices, and quaint festivals and events, the largest of which is the Boilermaker Road Race, drawing over 17,000 participants. Outdoor activities abound in the area with plentiful lakes and rivers, hiking and biking in the summer, skiing in the winter. The cost of living is 20% less than the national average. Benefits Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement. *Our benefits include:

* Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance * 401(k) with annual matching program * Advanced and continuing medical education * Leadership training and advancement opportunities * Employee stock purchase plan at a 15% discount * Professional liability insurance * Support and payment for mandatory license/s and hospital credentialing

*These benefits are for full time employees, employees in other types of employment classifications may be eligible for some of these benefits. ---

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MMednax Services, Inc. is a national medical group. Over the last 40 years, through our network of over 3,500 clinicians in 39 states and Puerto Rico, we have reshaped care delivery within women's and children's specialties and subspecialties. Our clinical teams care for the unique population of high-risk pregnancies and critically ill infants and children in both hospital and ambulatory clinical settings. Over the years, clinicians practicing as part of Pediatrix and Obstetrix Medical Groups have used evidence-based tools, continuous quality initiatives, clinical research, and telemedicine to enhance patient experience, outcomes and provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Our nationwide team of almost 8,000 employees, including physicians, advanced practitioners, clinical leaders, business and operational experts, work together every day to fulfill our mission to take great care of the patient. We invite you to join the Mednax family and help shape the future of health care. Find additional information at www.mednax.com (http://www.mednax.com/) . MEDNAX is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. #MednaxAHC #LI-AT1

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