| Location | Hartford, CT |
| Salary | $221,000–$324,000 Per Year |
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.
Connecticut Children's offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible team members, including medical, dental and vision insurance, hospital paid life and disability coverage, paid time off and leave programs, education and training assistance, a retirement savings plan with hospital match, and an employment assistance program. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked. All team members are eligible to participate in the retirement savings plan, regardless of scheduled hours worked. Additional benefit information is available here.
Education & Experience- Required
MD, DO degree
Completion of Child Neurology Residency
Education & Experience- Preferred
2 (two) years of Experience in a Pediatric Hospitalist setting preferred
License/Certifications- Required
Board eligible or certified ABPN with special qualifications in Child Neurology
Licensed and registered, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Connecticut
Active and Unrestricted D.E.A. Certificate
The salary range for this position is $221,000 to $324,000.
Assess, evaluate, diagnose and treat pediatric observation patients and inpatients on the pediatric inpatient units, as well as provide consultative services in the Emergency Department and the pediatric inpatient units including the PICU and NICUs.
Work collaboratively with other specialties, the neurology staff and Primary Care Providers to ensure safe patient handoffs
Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient.
Analyze medical histories, diagnostic lab test and imaging results, clinical examinations and perform physical examinations in formulating a diagnosis, plan of care and documenting in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and the Division's policies and procedures.
Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient.
Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition as necessary.
Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services provided.
Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by the hospital.
Participate in teaching and learning in an integrated academic model.
Practice preventive health care through patient and family education and child health advocacy.
Participate in peer review, development and consultation.
Participate in special programs and services as assigned.
Academic/scholarly work and division citizenship as per division chief.
Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Participates as negotiated in the on call schedule.
Participates as negotiated in outpatient neurology clinic schedule.