Medical Director
Location: Athens, OH
Contract Type: Perm
Shift Type: 24/7 on-call coverage, round-and-go model with call-from-home (leadership oversight of a team of 3 pediatric hospitalists); exact daily shift start/end times not specified
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of pediatric hospitalists, fostering a collaborative and supportive clinical environment
- Oversee newborn nursery care in partnership with Pediatrix neonatologists and NICU support
- Provide timely pediatric consultations to the Emergency Department, guiding diagnosis and treatment plans
- Participate in and champion Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives and clinical research
- Perform pediatric procedures as required, including circumcisions
- Coordinate care and communicate effectively with neonatology, ED teams, and hospital leadership
- Drive clinical best practices by exchanging ideas with a large network of Pediatrix providers
Qualifications
- Experience required — not open to new graduates (clinical and leadership experience expected)
- Proven experience in pediatric hospitalist medicine and newborn nursery care with NICU collaboration
- Demonstrated ability to provide pediatric consultations in an ED setting
- Comfort with 24/7 on-call responsibilities in a round-and-go model, including call-from-home
- Clinical leadership experience, including supervising or directing a small team of physicians
- Experience performing pediatric procedures such as circumcisions
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong knowledge of Pediatrics and hospitalist medicine
- Experience with newborn nursery workflows and coordination with neonatology
- Skills in clinical leadership, quality improvement (CQI), and clinical research participation
- Excellent communication and teamwork for multidisciplinary collaboration
- Ability to provide timely ED consultations and make pragmatic clinical decisions
- Familiarity with hospital systems and processes for credentialing and compliance
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability options for peace of mind
- Relocation assistance available to help you make Athens your new home
- Support for licensure and hospital credentialing so paperwork isn’t a barrier
- Professional liability insurance provided
- Opportunities for advanced and continuing education plus leadership training
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match and employee stock purchase program
- Pre-tax HSA and FSA accounts to save on healthcare costs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), identity protection, and Aflac options for additional security
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Medical Director? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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