Pediatric Hospitalist

Pediatrix Medical Group has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, per diem BC pediatrician to join a new practice as a pediatric hospitalist At Meritus Medical Center in Hagarstown (MD):

• Meritus Medical Center is a regional Level 1 Trauma center with a small Pediatric Department consisting of 12 beds
• Patients on the Peds floor are admitted directly from the offices or through ER. These admissions are generally RSV Bronchiolitis, Asthma Exacerbation, Respiratory distress, R/O Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pyelonephritis, and Gastroenteritis with Dehydration, abscess and cellulitis. The pediatricians may manage surgical patients with the help of the General Surgeon.
• Meritus Medical Center has a busy LDRP unit which deals with 800-1000 deliveries per year. As a peds hospitalist covering the LDRP, you can expect to deal with minor issues like neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, feeding problems, and Neonatal Withdrawal syndrome etc. Babies who need more acute care are admitted to Level II Nursery
• Meritus Hospital has Level II Nursery where the babies are admitted who have problems like TTN, RDS, Sepsis etc. are admitted. Unit consists of a team of Pediatrix Neonatologists who are present round the clock

• Meritus Medical Center is a regional Level 1 Trauma center with a small Pediatric Department consisting of 12 beds
• Patients on the Peds floor are admitted directly from the offices or through ER. These admissions are generally RSV Bronchiolitis, Asthma Exacerbation, Respiratory distress, R/O Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pyelonephritis, and Gastroenteritis with Dehydration, abscess and cellulitis. The pediatricians may manage surgical patients with the help of the General Surgeon.
• Meritus Medical Center has a busy LDRP unit which deals with 800-1000 deliveries per year. As a peds hospitalist covering the LDRP, you can expect to deal with minor issues like neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia, feeding problems, and Neonatal Withdrawal syndrome etc. Babies who need more acute care are admitted to Level II Nursery
• Meritus Hospital has Level II Nursery where the babies are admitted who have problems like TTN, RDS, Sepsis etc. are admitted. Unit consists of a team of Pediatrix Neonatologists who are present round the clock
• Responsibilities include covering the pediatric floor, pediatric patients in the ED (consults), and the newborn nursery

• ADC NBN: 10-11, Peds Floor: 1, PED ED consults: 5-6
• Shifts are 12 hours in house - day or night options

• Maryland license preferred or IMLC
• Board Certification in Pediatrics required - Previous Pediaric Hospitalist expience required as well. 

Our clinicians enjoy a competitive compensation package with many locations offering sign on bonuses, relocation and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

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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.