Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity in IndianaSouth Bend, IndianaFull timePosition OverviewJoin a long-standing, quality-focused, and cohesive Pediatric Hospital Medicine team within a community-based children’s hospital in Northern Indiana. This is a rare opportunity to become part of a well-established program dedicated to evidence-based care, quality improvement, and collaborative practice.Experienced physicians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Immigration candidates will be considered.Practice Highlights• Established Pediatric Hospital Medicine program (since 2007)• Seven pediatric hospitalists in a collegial team environment• “Children’s hospital within a hospital” model• 24-bed pediatric unit• 10-bed PICU staffed by pediatric intensivists• Level III NICU covered exclusively by neonatologists and NNPs• No nursery, delivery, NICU, or PICU coverage required• Active participation in quality improvement initiatives• Member of national pediatric quality and safety collaboratives• Serves as a regional referral center across Northern Indiana and Southwestern MichiganClinical Responsibilities• Comprehensive inpatient care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults• Management of general pediatric and subspecialty/surgical patients• Moderate sedation procedures• Participation in program development and quality improvement initiatives• Collaboration with multidisciplinary pediatric specialistsSchedule• Combination of in-house 12-hour, 10-hour, and 6-hour shifts• No nursery or delivery coverageTeaching Opportunities• Affiliation with a major academic medical school campus• Teaching Family Medicine residents and medical students• Supervision of post-graduate traineesProfessional Growth• Active involvement in quality improvement projects• Participation in national pediatric initiatives• Opportunities for leadership and program developmentWhy This Opportunity• Join a cohesive and supportive pediatric hospitalist team• Practice in a dedicated children’s hospital environment• Care for a diverse patient population with complex medical and surgical conditions• Strong institutional support and regional referral base• Stable, nonprofit health system with national recognition for quality and financial strengthCommunitySouth Bend offers a family-friendly environment with strong schools, collegiate culture, affordable living, and access to outdoor recreation.
The area provides the amenities of a metropolitan region while maintaining a welcoming Midwestern community atmosphere.