What are the responsibilities and job description for the PEDIATRIC HOSPITALIST position at Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated?
Description
Position Summary
Iredell Health System is seeking a full-time Pediatric Hospitalist (Pediatrics Board Certified or Board Eligible) to support a Level I Newborn Nursery and inpatient pediatrics at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, North Carolina.
Program Highlights
- Level I Newborn Nursery with approximately 700 deliveries per year
- Inpatient pediatrics averaging ~2 patients per day
- No ICU/NICU coverage
- Strong tertiary referral center support with streamlined transfer options for higher acuity care
Schedule
- 24-hour shifts
- Flexible scheduling within the team to promote coverage stability and work–life balance
Responsibilities
- Routine newborn nursery care (assessment, rounding, parent counseling, discharge planning)
- General inpatient pediatric care (admissions, daily management, discharge coordination)
- Clear communication with families and collaboration with OB, ED, nursing, and ancillary services
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- MD/DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
- Eligible for/holds North Carolina medical licensure
- PALS required
- Neonatal resuscitation credential: NRP accepted (NALS also accepted per role/policy)