Pediatric Hospitalist opening in Rockford, IL

Pediatric Hospitalist opening in Rockford, ILFull-Time & PermanentSeeking a BE/BC Pediatrician to join team of nine Providers. Serve as Medical Director.Duties:- Provide leadership and vision to the pediatric hospitalist providers.- In conjunction with nursing and administrative leadership, assist with oversight and optimization of clinical care delivery across the inpatient unit, including development of policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.- Share guidelines developed within the Department of Pediatrics for patient care.- Establish a collaborative relationship with the Emergency department staff and assist/consult on pediatric patients when requested. - Establish this standard for the entire hospitalist group.- Work with the pediatric clinical nurse specialist and pediatric nurse manager to promote the highest quality and safest pediatric care.- Provide support and leadership to Pediatric nurse practitioners in their role in the newborn nursery.- Maintain a list of committees at SwedishAmerican Hospital that warrant pediatric hospitalist representation and attend or delegate to division members including Pediatric Department meeting, Pediatric Quality and Safety Subcommittee, and Pediatric/ED Multidisciplinary Committee, and the Women’s and Children’s Pediatric Service Line meeting.- Work with all admitting providers and services as necessary to reach annual hospital goals.- Ensure pediatric hospitalist schedule is completed on a timely basis.- Establish a relationship with the pediatric hospitalists and participate in scholarly, quality, and clinical activities.- Address any HERO reports regarding the pediatric floor patients.- Meet with the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Director of Inpatient Pediatrics and Pediatric Specialties, and Nursing and Physician Director of Women’s and Children’s Service line to establish quality and safety goals.- Meet monthly with the Director of Inpatient Pediatrics and Pediatric Specialties.- Meet monthly with the pediatric hospitalists, pediatric clinical nurse specialist, pediatric nurse manager, and Director of Inpatient Pediatrics and Pediatric Specialties to discuss cases, quality issues, operational issues, divisional goals, and collaboration with pediatric specialties and the Emergency department.- Other duties as reasonably assigned.Benefits:- Competitive salary range (based on experience):- Salary + $25,000/yearly for Medical Directorship- Generous vacation and CME benefits- Potential opportunity for additional compensation - Professional society dues, credentialing expenses & hospital dues covered- Interview and relocation expenses paid - Flexible insurance package with health, dental, vision, disability and life- Retirement Plan match and contribution- Malpractice with tail coverage - Generous provider referral bonusLocation:Rockford and northern Illinois offer world-class attractions, outstanding recreation opportunities and beautiful parks all at a cost of living significantly below those of most metropolitan areas. And for a quick visit, Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison are each just 90 minutes away or less. The Greater Rockford area offers superb cultural, recreational and outdoor amenities along with an eclectic arts community of theater, symphony, museums and dance. With an award-winning park district, Rockford also offers unrivaled outdoor recreation, markets and ethnic festivals, plus Golf Digest-ranked golf courses, endless bike trails and extensive indoor and outdoor sports centers. In addition, we have excellent private, parochial and public school options, including the renaissance Gifted Academy with graduates ranked in the top 5 percent nationally. Additional Information: - Specialty: Pediatrician - Location: Rockford, Illinois, United States - Contact: About the Company: Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your physician recruitment needs.