Clinical Fellow
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Job Description

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Has Been Named:

• Consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 children's hospital in the nation
• One of four Medical Centers making the list of the 2022 Glassdoor Best Places to Work
• A Top Hospital and Health System for Diversity recognized by DiversityInc
• One of the nation's most innovative companies by Fortune in March 2023
• An LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performer in 2022 by The Human Rights Campaign (HRC)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care - Participate in safe, effective and compassionate patient care under supervision, commensurate with the level of advancement and responsibility. Provide disease specific expert consultation relative to the discipline of the fellowship. Examine patients to determine presence of disease. Determine nature and extent of disease or injury, formulate plan of care. Perform procedures, collect data, analyze date and make decisions regarding patient care, including initial assessment, diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, reassessment and discontinuation of care. Evaluate, formulate, maintain, support, monitor and modify a patient-specific plan for care, treatment and rehabilitation based on the patient's assessment. Plan and coordinate discharge treatment plan. Care may include medical diagnostic, therapeutic care including management of medical emergencies which may require technical procedures. May provide consultation for staff in the Emergency Room. May provide consultation for patients in the emergency room, admitted to the hospital or in outpatient clinics.
  
• Safety and Continuous Improvement - Continuously assess and improve the performance of services provided. Compliance with CCHMC safety, code of conduct, integrity standards.
  
• Training and Education - Provide direction and leadership to medical students and residents in the treatment of patients and professional conduct. Ability to teach medical students and residents general patient management as well as specifics related to the discipline of the fellowship. Attend and participate in lectures, seminars, presentations, and conferences within the division as well as multi-disciplinary conferences. Participate in national conferences either as an official attendee or a presenter. Implement knowledge to patient care plans and procedures. Abide by the continuing education goals of the department.
  
• Scholarly Activity - Participate in high level scholarly activity which may include in depth basic science research, clinical research projects and submission of a manuscript to an acceptable journal for publication.
  
• Regulatory Compliance - Follow CCHMC's established code of ethical behavior in decisions and actions regarding marketing, admission, transfer, and discharge. Is compliance with policies and procedures protecting patient rights for informed consent and the handling of confidential information as defined by CCHMC's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Ensure orientation, in-service training and continuing education according to CCHMC guidelines. Is compliance with all departmental policies, procedures, job descriptions and philosophy as consistent with Cincinnati Children's policies and values. Is compliance with all ACGME guidelines, procedures and policies. Is compliance with all JCAHO guidelines, procedures and policies.
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Active training certificate OR Unrestricted licensed physician
  
• Doctor of Medicine OR Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  
• Appropriate academic credentials and letters of reference
  
• Foreign graduates eligible for ECFMG, complete USMLE, eligible for VISA supported by CCHMC
  
• Completed required documents for GME, HR, and Immigration (if applicable)
  
• Completion of all required pre-employment activities
  

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
• Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Referral bonus program for current staff!
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for some positions

*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

Primary Location
Location T

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Nephrology

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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