What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Pulmonologist (MD/DO) position at Inova Health System?
Inova Children's is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Pulmonologist to join our growing pediatric team. Inova Children's Pulmonary is committed to building a team of 6 Pediatric Pulmonologists dedicated to caring for a diverse population of children with lung and breathing-related conditions.
Inova Children's Pulmonary includes an accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center, which is part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics Development Network. The Cystic Fibrosis team includes nurse navigators, respiratory therapists, registered dietitians and clinical specialist pharmacists.
Other conditions that the team cares for within the inpatient and outpatient setting include:
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
Home chronic ventilator management
Neuromuscular respiratory weakness
Severe Asthma
Aerodigestive disorders
Pulmonary hypoplasia and chest wall deformities
Pediatric sleep disorders
Interstitial lung disease
Sickle cell-related lung disease
Integrated clinical services supporting the Inova Children's Pulmonary division include:
Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory
Integrated aerodigestive clinical space
Specialty pharmacy integration and clinical pharmacist support
Inpatient and outpatient bronchoscopy capability
Inova Children's Complex Care integrated care management model
Multi-disciplinary clinics, including Cystic Fibrosis, BPD, ventilator dependent, and aerodigestive clinic.
Physicians with additional board certification/board eligility in Sleep Medicine may have dual-practice opportunities at the Inova Children's Sleep Center.
Inova Children's Pulmonology will support inpatient consultative care and outpatient clinic within the following structure: Hospital coverage based on one in six service weeks. Outpatient clinic expectations are 7 half-day clinics/week.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a nationally recognized children's health system and contribute to the continued expansion of comprehensive pediatric specialty care throughout Northern Virginia. This full-time position is eligible for a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
About Inova Children's
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is Northern Virginia's only dedicated children's hospital and serves as a regional destination for comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care. Located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, the nationally recognized 241-bed children's hospital provides advanced care forneonates,infants, children, and adolescents across more than 45 pediatric specialties. Inova Children's offers some of the region's largest and most comprehensive programs, includingnationally recognized programs incardiology and cardiac surgery, neonatology,gastroenterologyand pulmonary care. Our multidisciplinary teams are dedicated to delivering innovative, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of younger patients and their families.
Level 1 Trauma Care
108-Bed Level IV NICU
Pediatric Cardiac ICU & Pediatric ICU
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit
Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
Pediatric Cardiac Acute Care Unit
Pediatric Medical Surgical Units with EMU
Pediatric Emergency Department
Pediatric Inpatient EEG, Video EEG, and EMU. Outpatient EEG Program, and Sleep Lab
Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of 401k eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Not-for-profit status is eligible for public service loan forgiveness.
Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Doctor of Medicine degree from an accredited institution.
Board Certification:Board eligible or board certifiedin Pediatric Pulmonology
Training: Successful completion of pediatric residency program and successful completion of ACGME-accredited pediatric pulmonology fellowship.
Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services
As a recipient of federal financial assistance, Inova Health System (“Inova”) does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services or benefits under any of its programs or activities, whether carried out by Inova directly or through a contractor or any other entity with which Inova arranges to carry out its programs and activities.
This policy is in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, and regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued pursuant to these statutes at 45 C.F.R. Parts 80, 84, 91 and 92, respectively.
Salary : $3,500 - $5,250