General Information
| Job Description | ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE | Working Title | Pediatric Hospitalist-Per Diem (Coachella Valley and San Bernardino areas) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000770 | Grade | 8 |
| Department Name | SOM Pediatrics - D02018 | Department Head | Sasidharan Ponthenkandath |
| Supervisor | Sasidharan Ponthenkandath | Effective Date | 07/01/2021 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Department Custom Scope
| Under general direction, Pediatric Hospitalist specialists supervise and/or perform a full range of professional work in primary care medicine involving the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric patients at affiliate sites. This is a Per Diem appointment. Per Diem Physicians are hourly paid appointees whose primary purpose is clinical service. These appointments have a variable schedule and cannot exceed 43%. These appointments may be on a pre-scheduled basis or as needed on a day-to-day basis as determined by the University. We expect to have open positions in both the Coachella Valley and San Bernardino affiliate hospitals. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of one (1) year of practice exclusive of internship/residency (post internship/residency). | Required |
| Strong background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. | Required |
| Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care. | Preferred |
License Requirements
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. | Required |
| Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number. | Required |
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Pediatrics Board Certification. | Required |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| Direct Patient Care: Pediatric Hospitalists will engage in a full range of direct patient care activities and medical/clinical practice as the principal component of his/her overall professional responsibility within the hospitalist Program. Patient care activities will include, but are not be limited to: 1. Assessment, evaluation, diagnostic determination, on-going treatment and clinical management, necessary referral for consultation, care planning and modification, medications/therapeutic orders, transfer authorization, risk assessment, and, when appropriate, determination of readiness and planning for discharge. 2. Extensive and on-going communications with community primary care physicians who routinely manage the care of patients currently in the hospital. 3. Day-to-day patient contact/rounding/care management that actively encourages and includes professional input from all members of the patient care team. 4. Delivery room resuscitation and newborn care. | 50 |
| Direct contact and consultation with patient family members, advocates, and others to ensure effective communication of patient status and care plans, and to encourage/support an open visitor-friendly environment within the medical/hospital environment. Consultation with ER physicians for pediatric patients. | 20 |
| Accurate and timely completion of all clinical and professional records and documentation to assure compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory, licensure and accreditation requirements. | 15 |
| Accurately documents needed information to bill for services by recording diagnosis codes and completing corresponding documentation. Works with UCR billing services department, both clinical and nonclinical people, to explain, confirm, and review charges. Provides supporting documentation as needed. | 10 |
| Instruct residents, interns, and students in designated specialized medical service. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. | Required |
| Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities. | Required |
| Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. | Required |
| Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. | Required |
| At minimum, incumbents are required to be available to work at least one day per month and one major holiday per calendar year as needed by the department. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
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| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Medical Center/Clinic |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |