Overview
AdventHealth for Children is looking for a dynamic and energetic pediatric hospitalist to lead our group in Central Florida. Our team is based at the Walt Disney Pavilion in Orlando, Florida. The ideal candidate would have at least five years’ clinical experience post training (with leadership experience a plus) and be interested in helping to develop and organize a vibrant, comprehensive pediatric hospitalist program in coordination with one of the largest health systems in the country. The Medical Director would work collaboratively with our Children’s Hospital leadership teams including other medical directors, administration, and nursing leadership.
Expectations of the role:
- Help expand the pediatric hospitalist program at AdventHealth for Children.
- Create and reinforce a practice culture that promotes collaborative efforts among members of the health care team.
- Establish and maintain patient care standards that meet or exceed national standards.
- Implement hospital and medical staff policies pertaining to inpatient pediatrics.
- Work toward establishing the optimal patient experience.
- Serve as liaison between Pediatric residency and our hospitalist program.
- Attend designated hospital management meetings to represent the hospitalist program.
Our Walt Disney Pavilion at AdventHealth for Children is a full service, quaternary children’s hospital with over 200 dedicated pediatric beds, including a 34 bed PICU, 15 bed Cardiac ICU, a 102-bed NICU, 16 bed pediatric emergency department and statewide pediatric transport system. We started our comprehensive pediatric congenital heart program in 2012. Our unparalleled network consists of 22 hospitals across the state with one children’s hospital at the center, a Level IV destination Epilepsy Program, and successful pediatric congenital heart program partnered with Johns Hopkins Medicine.
There are also research opportunities available through our Center for Pediatric Research, as well as teaching opportunities through our new Pediatric Residency Program. A faculty appointment with the University of Central Florida College of Medicine is available as well.
Requirements of the Position:
- 3-5 Years of experience is required
- Prior leadership experience as a lead hospitalist, section chief, associate Medical Director, Committee
- Experience Mentoring physicians and APPs
- Physician Scheduling and workforce management
- Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills
Requirements of the Hospital:
- M.D. or D.O. Degree from an accredited Medical School
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatrics Residency Program
- Board certified and must participate in the ABP Maintenance of Certification program; Board Certification in Hospitalist Medicine strongly preferred
- Active; unrestricted Florida medical license
- Current BLS and PALS Certification
Community Description
AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.