Deliver Uncompromising Care as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician in Frederick, Maryland, at Frederick Health Hospital
Join a team committed to uncompromising care and collaboration. As a pediatric emergency medicine physician, you'll work alongside trusted colleagues to deliver exceptional care and help shape outcomes that matter for patients and the community.
Local Team Collaboration:
- Join our close-knit team of 15 physicians and 20 APPs at Frederick Health Hospital.
- Work alongside a Clinical Performance nurse. We prioritize the longevity of our clinicians and provide comprehensive ancillary services in the ED, including peer recovery, ED pharmacists, crisis intervention, social work, and case management.
- For those who like to teach, we work with medical students, APPs, and residents from Shenandoah, Frostburg, and other local programs.
- Accountable, on-site leadership: a local medical director who knows the community and owns the department's performance, supported by Sound's leadership-development tools.
- Stable, well-staffed teams: cohesive teams aligned on our patient-first culture of excellence, which means less reliance on premium temp labor and more predictable shifts.
Qualifications:
- Board certified/board eligible pediatrician with emergency medicine experience.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Scheduling:
- 12-hour shifts for physicians.
- APPs work a swing shift (variable length based on seasonality).
- Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life balance.
- There are full-time, part-time, or PRN positions available.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for covering 9 beds in the ED and 5 inpatient beds.
- Annual ED volume is 16K with an average of 3 inpatients to round on per day.
- Seamless integration with Sound Physicians' hospitalist, observation, adult EM, and critical care teams for smooth throughput, ensuring a low LWBS rate of less than 3%.
- We are Magnet-status accredited with fully staffed nursing, ensuring a high standard of care.
- Cutting-edge facilities include point-of-care ultrasound in the ED, an ED pharmacist, and dedicated ED social work/case management.
Living and Working in Frederick:
- Frederick isn't just where we work-it's where we live and enjoy the perfect blend of history, culture, and modern living. With its charming downtown, beautiful parks, and vibrant arts scene, Frederick offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community. From local festivals and farmers' markets to scenic walking trails and historic sites, Frederick is a place where you can truly feel at home.
- Engage in our monthly wellness events, where staff and families come together as part of our mental health initiative. Enjoy hikes, meals, sporting events, happy hours, and holiday parties.
Compensation:
- W2 rates equivalent to $167/hour days; $177/hour nights.
Heather Smith, Clinical Recruiter
