The Division of Hospital Medicine at Cincinnati Children's has a successful history of quality improvement, translating evidence into practice, family-centered care, and leadership in education and research, including a robust hospital medicine fellowship program.
The division, led by Dr. Samir S. Shah, consists of >55 faculty and staff physicians. We provide care through the Hospital Medicine Services at 2 campuses, the Burnet (Main) Campus and the Liberty Campus. Clinical service lines include general hospital medicine and complex care as well as consultation and co-management for surgical inpatients. We provide individualized career development through mentoring and participation in and leadership of quality improvement, education, and research efforts. As a team, we value diversity and recognize the importance of a diverse physician workforce providing care to our patient population.
Pediatric Hospitalist: 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 school students and residents, and leading quality improvement projects are not required but are differentiating factors. Additional consideration given for those with clinical informatics skills and experience and/or those with PHM board eligibility/certification. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Med-Peds Hospitalist: The division provides consultation and co-management for adults with congenital or complex healthcare needs admitted for specialized care at CCHMC. Med-Peds trained physicians will also have the opportunity to care for adult inpatients at the nearby University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC) and hold a joint appointment in the Division of General Internal Medicine. The successful Med-Peds Hospitalist candidate possesses the following qualifications:
MD or DO
Board Eligible/Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
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 and/or adult hospitalist, experience teaching of medical students and residents, and quality improvement/research expertise are not required, but are differentiating factors. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Cincinnati Children's is a leading medical research and teaching hospital ranking among the top 3 pediatric hospitals in the nation, according to the US News & World Report 2019-20 edition of America's Best Children's Hospitals. Cincinnati Children's has 700 licensed beds and >173,000 Emergency and Urgent Care visits and >32,000 admissions each year.
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).
We invite you to send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to: Samir S. Shah, MD, MSCE, Director, Division of Hospital Medicine Professor, Department of Pediatrics c/o Nathan Gohlke, HR Consultant, Physician and Faculty Recruitment Email: Nathan.Gohlke@cchmc.org
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine OR equivalent
Unrestricted licensed physician
Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division
Completion of all required pre-employment activities
Assistant Professor appointment or eligibility
Prior clinical practice experience may be required based on the needs of the department
Preferred:
Board certification
Unique Skills:
Prioritization Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them.
Development Knowledge of growth and development
Family-centered care Understands and support family-centered care
Clinical Knowledge - Specialty Professional knowledge and clinical ability sufficient to provide evaluation and treatment of complex patients in one or more specialty areas
Path/Pharm Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology
Training - Basic Knowledge of basic training methods and techniques
Diversity 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
Organization Strong organizational and project management skills to handle projects independently.
Communication - Advanced Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Patient 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.
Analysis - Basic Analytical ability sufficient to evaluate data, make judgments and recommendations
About Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a 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.