Job Description

Description - External
Our Hospital
Cincinnati Children\xe2\x80\x99s is a leading medical research and teaching hospital consistently ranking among the top 3 pediatric hospitals in the nation, including ranking 1st according to the US News & World Report 2022-23 edition of America\xe2\x80\x99s Best Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospitals. Cincinnati Children\xe2\x80\x99s has 700 licensed beds, and
173,000 Emergency Department and Urgent Care visits, and
32,000 admissions each year.

Our Division
Drs. Patrick Brady & Karen Jerardi lead the division which includes

55 faculty and staff physicians

• a 3-year fellowship in PHM with 9 fellows
• Additional team members of outstanding research coordinators, advanced practice providers, and administrative assistants.

The Division of Hospital Medicine at Cincinnati Children\xe2\x80\x99s has a successful history of quality improvement, translating evidence into practice, family-centered care, and leadership in education and research.

The Division provides care to more than 7,000 patients each year at 2 campuses including:

• general hospital medicine teams
• a complex care team
• two co-management services for surgical inpatients
• consultation for adults with complex healthcare needs admitted at Cincinnati Children\xe2\x80\x99s by Med Peds physicians

Our Faculty
We provide individualized career development through mentoring, career development committees, and participation in and leadership of quality improvement, education, and research efforts. We focus on team science and encourage collaboration. Our division averages more than 100 peer-reviewed publications per year with most faculty publishing a peer-reviewed paper each year. We also have a number of internal grant mechanisms and receive over $700,000 in direct grant support per year.
As a team, we value diversity and recognize the importance of a diverse physician workforce providing care to our patient population.

Our City

• Affordable urban and suburban housing with easy access to hospital
• Excellent and diverse restaurants
• Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and National Football League teams
• Large public park and bike trail systems
• Excellent music venues, symphony, theater, and art museums
• Renowned amusement parks, aquarium, and zoo (zoo is right across the street from hospital)
• Numerous colleges & universities

Join Our Team
The successful Pediatric Hospitalist candidate possesses the following qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatrics
• The ability to receive a medical license in the State of Ohio

Experience should include demonstrated skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, and management of illness. Experience as a pediatric hospitalist, teaching of medical students and residents, and leading quality improvement projects are not required but are differentiating factors. Additional consideration given for those with prior experience and/or those with PHM board eligibility/certification. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

To Apply
We invite you to send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

Patrick Brady, MD & Karen Jerardi, MD
Co- Directors, Division of Hospital Medicine
c/o Nathan Gohlke, HR Consultant, Faculty Recruitment
Email: Nathan.Gohlke@cchmc.org

To learn more about our services, please visit:
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/h/hospital-medicine/about

Qualifications EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

\xc2\xb7Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent

\xc2\xb7Unrestricted licensed physician

\xc2\xb7Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division

\xc2\xb7Completion of all required pre-employment activities

\xc2\xb7Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility

\xc2\xb7Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department
Preferred:

\xc2\xb7Board certification

Unique Skills:

\xc2\xb7Prioritization
Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them.

\xc2\xb7Development
Knowledge of growth and development

\xc2\xb7Family-centered care
Understands and support family-centered care

\xc2\xb7Clinical Knowledge - Specialty
Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas

\xc2\xb7Path/Pharm
Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

\xc2\xb7Training - Basic
Knowledge of basic training methods and techniques

\xc2\xb7Diversity Appreciation
Understanding and showing respect and appreciation for the uniqueness of all individuals; leveraging differences in others\' perspectives and ideas; appreciating cultural differences and adjusting one\'s approach to successfully integrate with others who are different from oneself

\xc2\xb7Organization
Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.

\xc2\xb7Communication - Advanced
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

\xc2\xb7Patient Care
Demonstrates excellence in the care of patients. Demonstrates a high level of clinical competency and committed to providing excellent patient care. Demonstrated skills in physical assessments, diagnosis, medical management, clinical consultation, research and education.

\xc2\xb7Analysis - Basic
Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations

Cincinnati Children\'s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).

Cincinnati Children\'s Hospital Medical Center