Description
Doctors Emergency Services, P.A., an independent democratic Emergency Medicine group, is seeking a full-time Pediatric Emergency Medicine/Pediatric Hospitalist physician to join our innovative combined Pediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit at Anne Arundel Medical Center in beautiful Annapolis, Maryland.
This unique 18-bed combined pediatric unit offers physicians the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum acute pediatric care in a collaborative community-based setting with meaningful autonomy and strong subspecialty support.
Our Pediatric ED sees approximately 20,000 visits annually with approximately 1,000 inpatient admissions per year. Physicians care for a diverse range of pediatric pathology including medical, surgical, respiratory, trauma, neonatal, behavioral health, and transfer-stabilization patients. The practice includes opportunities for pediatric emergency procedures, resuscitation, stabilization, sedation, inpatient management, and coordination with tertiary pediatric centers.
The unit is well-supported by experienced pediatric physicians, pediatric nurse practitioners, dedicated nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and strong collaborative relationships with nearby tertiary pediatric hospitals.
This role is ideal for:
PEM-trained physicians seeking greater autonomy and work-life balance
Pediatricians with emergency medicine experience or strong acute care interest
Physicians who enjoy maintaining both inpatient and emergency pediatric skills
New graduates looking for mentorship within a supportive and collegial environment
Position Highlights:
Innovative combined Pediatric ED/Inpatient Unit model
Broad acuity community pediatric practice with strong tertiary support
Opportunity to maintain procedural and acute care skills
High level of physician collaboration and departmental involvement
Supportive physician leadership and experienced team culture
Opportunity for quality improvement, operations, and patient safety involvement
Excellent lifestyle location between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Candidate Qualifications
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatrics
PEM training or emergency medicine experience preferred, but willing to train motivated candidates
Strong clinical judgment and interpersonal skills
Interest in acute pediatric care across both emergency and inpatient settings
Spanish fluency is a plus (24/7 interpreter services available)
Schedule
Full-time averages 32 clinical hours per week
Flexible mix of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts
Combination of days, evenings, nights, and weekends
Dedicated nocturnist opportunities available
Benefits Include
Competitive compensation package
PTO plus sick/personal leave
CME time and reimbursement
401(k) with employer profit-sharing contributions
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Group life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Supplemental LTD coverage for pediatricians
To learn more about this opportunity, please send your CV to:
Lauren Fitzpatrick
[email protected]
Anne Arundel Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
Need to be comfortable with procedures: LPs, sedations, I&D, suturing...
