Career Center

The Hospital Medicine Division of Children’s National Hospital (CNH) has exciting opportunities for Pediatric and Newborn Hospitalists to join a dynamic team serving children in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.  We are one of the nation’s largest divisions and care for patients at 7 regional sites.  Sites vary in their scope of patient care, and there is flexibility to work at one or multiple sites.  Faculty appointments are available through George Washington University.

Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC – Is ranked #5 in the nation and #1 in Newborn Care. Our group provides clinical coverage of several services lines throughout the hospital, including academic teams with various learners, complex care, perioperative care, orthopedic co-management, telemedicine follow-up, and more.

Holy Cross Hospital, Silver Spring, MD – Our group provides 24/7 in-house coverage at this affiliated community hospital.  Clinical coverage includes an inpatient pediatric unit, a newborn nursery, and pediatric consultations as needed in the ED. Teaching opportunities include medical students, residents, and multidisciplinary staff.

HSC Pediatric Center, Washington, DC – Our group provides daytime clinical coverage at our post-acute and rehabilitation facility with a multi-disciplinary team.  Clinical responsibilities include the care of premature infants, feeding difficulties, heart and lung diseases, ventilator-dependency, rehabilitation after traumatic injuries, wound care, IV therapy and other medically complex health conditions.

Mary Washington Hospital, Fredericksburg, VA – Our group provides 24/7 in-house coverage at this affiliated community hospital.  Clinical coverage includes a 10-bed pediatric unit, a newborn nursery, and pediatric consultations as needed in the Emergency Department (ED).  Teaching opportunities include medical students, residents, and multidisciplinary staff.

Stafford Hospital, Stafford, VA – Our group provides 24/7 in-house coverage at this affiliated community hospital.  Clinical coverage includes a newborn nursery, a 6-bed Level II NICU, deliveries, and pediatric consultations as needed in the ED.  Telemedicine and transport support available from the Neonatology group at Mary Washington and/or Children’s National Hospital.

Tidal Health Peninsula Regional, Salisbury MD – Our group provides 24/7 coverage at this affiliated community hospital.  Clinical coverage includes an inpatient pediatric unit, pediatric consultations as needed in the ED, and circumcisions.  Teaching opportunities include medical students, residents, and multidisciplinary staff.

Virginia Hospital Center, Arlington, VA – Our group provides both in-house and home-call coverage (with residents in-house) at this affiliated community hospital.  Clinical coverage includes an inpatient pediatric unit, a newborn nursery, and pediatric consultations in the ED. Teaching opportunities include medical students, residents, and multidisciplinary staff.

Applicants should have excellent communication and leadership skills, interest in evidence-based care and continuous improvement and enjoy working collaboratively with families and healthcare team members.  All positions provide opportunities to engage learners, participate in continuous improvement, and expand your scholarly career.  You’ll work with amazing colleagues and enjoy a flexible schedule with excellent benefits. 

Join us in the DMV!  The DMV is a great place to live with a variety of options for lifestyle and recreation. In addition to numerous museums, galleries, theatres and restaurants, there is easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Eastern Shore beaches. The climate includes warm summers, mild winters, and beautiful Fall and Spring seasons, highlighted by the renowned Cherry Blossoms.  Uniquely, as the home to the US government, Washington DC also offers numerous advocacy opportunities. DC is close to 3 major airports and easily accessible to NYC, Boston, and Philadelphia by car/train.

Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Interested applicants, please email your CV and cover letter to:
hospitalmedicine@childrensnational.org

About Children's National Medical Center

Children’s National Medical Center is a tertiary care teaching hospital and serves as the primary pediatric teaching site for the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Children’s National is the only hospital in the greater DC region exclusively dedicated to the care of children and was named as a top 10 children’s hospital in the U.S. News and World Report Survey for the fourth year in a row. We deliver comprehensive, world-class health care in more than 30 pediatric specialties. Children’s National Health System is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.