Expected Starting Salary: - Exempt

Oncology Hospitalist

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide safe and effective medical care to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center patients. At this highest level the physician is broadly recognized for individual contributions toward the advancement and growth of clinical excellence and/or the education of learners at CCHMC. This level is reserved for a few select members of the staff in recognition of the achievement of mastery of clinical care. Leads the advancement of clinical patient and outcomes. May elect to take a leadership role in administration. May elect to contribute toward scholarly activity. May elect to actively lead the training and education of residents; fellows and other learners. May elect to actively lead local; regional and/or national improvement initiatives.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care

Provides outstanding clinical care. Recognized by peers and patients as a master clinician by continuously providing highly effective clinical care and incorporating novel, innovative, and state-of-the-art clinical practices. Involved in developing innovative approaches to patient care that are recognized internally and externally. Develops a regional/national reputation for outstanding clinical skills and patient outcomes. Assumes a broad clinical leadership role in the advancement of clinical patient care and improved outcomes. Develops care guideline and treatment protocols for infant, children and adolescent patients to aid in their mental and physical growth and development. Examine patients to determine presence of disease and to establish preventive health practices. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, prescribe and administer medications and immunizations. Perform procedures, collect/analyze data and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial screening, assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, care, reassessment and discontinuation of care. Formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment. Plan and coordinate care, treatment and rehabilitation for discharged patients.

• Clinical Excellence

Regularly invited to share clinical knowledge and skills as demonstrated by participating at a regional and national level as a lecturer, serving as a presenter national meetings and conferences, participation on service committees and as a reviewer for high quality journals.

• Effective Communication

Provide for the exchange of appropriate patient care and clinical information when patients are admitted, referred, transferred or discharged. Provide data which will contribute to the assessment of a patient's needs, the organization's capability to provide care or treatment and the appropriate level of care.

• Training and Education

Recognized within the area or system for consistent contributions toward the development and improvement of training and education programs. Recognized as an exceptional educator and a role model at CCHMC in mentoring students and trainees. Makes innovative contributions to clinical education and training in the system. Leads the development and implementation of educational programs, curriculum, and teaching materials. Leads clinical rounds, medical lectures, grand rounds, and other conferences.

• Administrative

Serves in a leadership role or significant administrative responsibility in a major department or institutional clinical program.

• Improvement Initiative

May choose to lead department/division/system health outcomes, health services and clinical improvement initiatives. May consistently play a local leadership role or participate in regional or national health care initiatives.

• Scholarly Activity

Contributes toward the advancement of clinical knowledge through scholarly activity. Regularly a first or senior author on publications in peer-reviewed journals which contribute to the filed. Publications may also include reviews, chapters or books. Publish and/or co-author findings and conclusions resulting from research in a timely fashion. Presents findings internally.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

MD/ DO/ MBBS Unrestricted licensed physician in the State of Ohio Board certification in pediatric

• Approval/credentialing from CCHMC Medical Staff Services Division

• 5 years of experience at the Staff Physician Level 3 or equivalent external experience

Preferred:

• Previous experience in specialty area may be require based on the physician's assignment

• Adv Cardiovascular Life Supprt AND CPR



Unique Skills:

• Clinical Care Skill

Skill in physical assessment, diagnosis, well-child care, and management of illne

• 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 area

• Path/Pharm

Knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology

• Clinical Education

Knowledge and skill in patient and/or family education

• Training - Basic

Knowledge of basic training methods and technique

• 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

• Professional Knowledge/Ability

Professional knowledge and ability sufficient to effectively carry out the responsibilities of the position

• Decisive Leadership

Taking responsibility for guiding others' actions and providing direction to a group; stepping forward to take the lead in addressing difficult issues and making tough judgment call

• Research Methods - Basic

Working knowledge of research methods including measurement, data collection and validity issue

• Communication

Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skill

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).