Job Description

Are you a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist looking for an exciting opportunity in an academic setting with leadership potential?
Join a prominent healthcare system in the mid-Atlantic where you’ll find a balance between clinical practice, teaching, and potential leadership responsibilities
This role provides a 7-on/7-off schedule, offers academic appointments, and allows you to work with a strong multidisciplinary pediatric team
Whether you’re interested in teaching, patient care, or research, this position offers a comprehensive package and room for professional growth.

Position Highlights:

100% Pediatric Hospitalist role with no fellowship required
7-on/7-off schedule with 8 AM – 4 PM shifts; only 1 in-house call night per week
Strong APP support; experienced team covering after-hours (4 PM – 8 AM) with physician back-up
Pediatric staff includes 2 FTE hospitalists and 3 APPs in the inpatient pediatric service
Leadership opportunities are available for those interested in management and mentorship
Academic appointment with teaching responsibilities for medical students, Family Medicine, and Internal Medicine residents
Newborn care for stable late preterm infants (35-36 weeks) with ~1,300 births annually
Pediatric floor has 4-8 beds & intermediate care capabilities; average census of 3-4, higher during respiratory season
Level 3 NICU with 8-10 beds; accepts babies 25 weeks GA and above; dedicated 24/7 NICU team attends all high-risk deliveries
Pediatric hospitalists perform circumcisions; training available if needed
Provide pediatric consults for a busy ER with 60,000 annual patients (9,000 pediatric cases with a 6% Admission rate)
Access to pediatric subspecialties via phone or e-consult through a state-of-the-art telemedicine clinic
Outpatient Pediatric Opportunities available

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive guaranteed base salary with productivity incentives
Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Benefits start on the 1st day of the 2nd month; including medical, dental, vision, & 2 retirement plans
2 weeks of PTO, with flexibility to combine with off weeks for extended vacation time
$6,000 CME allowance
Tuition waivers for physician MBA and MPH programs
Free college tuition for dependents after 5+ years of service
Occurrence-based malpractice insurance with sovereign immunity
Visa sponsorship available (H1b)

Community Highlights:

Located in the picturesque Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, this community offers the best of both worlds: small-town charm with easy access to major cities like Washington, D.C., and Baltimore
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy proximity to the Appalachian Trail, Potomac River, and numerous state parks.
This region offers a low cost of living with affordable housing options, top-rated schools, and a rich cultural scene with local arts, wineries, and community events
With three international airports within 90 minutes, travel is easy and convenient.
Prime location near Washington, D.C., and Baltimore
Three international airports within a 90-minute drive
Low cost of living with diverse housing options
Outdoor activities: hiking, fishing, and kayaking in scenic landscapes
Strong local arts and cultural scene with year-round festivals and events
Craft breweries and wineries, historic downtown architecture
Excellent public, private, and parochial school options

West Virginia Pediatric Opportunity

Pediatric Hospitalist, Leadership Option