Pediatrics - Emergency Medicine - Physician

Company: St. Agnes Hospital - Ascension
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Details

• Specialty: Pediatrician - Emergency Department
• Schedule: Full-time, shifts vary between 9-12 hours
• Call Schedule: None
• Practice Detail: Join our team of pediatric providers in the emergency department at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
• EMR System: Meditech
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Salary: $135 - $145 per hour
• This job location is currently located in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and/or Medically Underserved Areas/Populations (MUA/P) Shortage Designation Type
  Benefits Paid time off (PTO)
  Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  Long-term & short-term disability
  Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  Parental leave & adoption assistance
  Tuition reimbursement
  Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.Responsibilities Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital is looking for a full-time Pediatrician to join our Emergency Department. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to partner with Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital to provide medical care to our pediatric patients. Our group has had minimal turnover in 5+ years and are looking for the right person to care for children that present to our separate dedicated 12 bed Peds ED. We have a dedicated inpatient pediatric unit, NICU, and postpartum unit here at Saint Agnes. Teaching medical students and pediatric residents from Hopkins will be part of the role. Shifts are variable between 9-12 hours. Our pediatric group prides itself on equity, fairness, professionalism, compassion, and friendship. We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Dr.Eric Balighian directly at . Responsibilities:
  • Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with case management.
  • Recommends, participates in, and works to ensure the success of efforts to improve cost effectiveness and quality of care provided to patients.
  • Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
  • Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
  • Provides appropriate documentation that meets insurance company requirements; appeal all denials in a timely manner.
  • Participates in inpatient and outpatient consultation for specialty, which may include on call schedules.About Ascension Saint Agnes
    • For over 150 years, Saint Agnes, built on a strong foundation of excellent medical care and compassion, is comprised of care teams who are committed to providing the best care for our patients.
    • Saint Agnes is a part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the country.
    • 251-bed full-service teaching hospital with residency programs in a number of medical and surgical specialties
    • Ascension Saint Agnes offers emergency as well as a variety of inpatient and outpatient services. That is in addition to our Six Institutes that focus in the areas of Cancer, Orthopedics and Spine, Cardiovascular, Women and Children, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.About Baltimore
      • Baltimoreans have a lot to love about Baltimore with its famous crab cakes, major sports teams -the Orioles (baseball) and the Ravens (football), its beautiful historic harbor, diverse historical sites with three centuries of history, and its proximity to other major cities NYC, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
      • Although it's a large city, and it is the fourth largest school district in Maryland, it has received an award for Urban School Board Excellence from the Council of Urban Boards of Education.
      • Besides its great education, there are home buying incentives for its residents. There are many incentive programs for homebuyers, homeowners, and renters that are managed by different city departments or nonprofits making relocation options easy.
      • With more than 130 attractions, museums, historic sites and performing arts groups, Baltimore promises something for everyone.About Ascension Medical Group
        When you join Ascension Medical Group (AMG), you are entering a community where physician and advanced practice provider engagement and experience is recognized as a key driver of delivering excellent patient care.
        
        With 1,900 sites of care and 7,000 providers strong, AMG is one of the largest healthcare provider networks in the United States. Physicians and advanced practice providers benefit from a collaborative approach to care, significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages
        Requirements Licensure/Certification/Registration:
        Required Credential(s):
        • Physician MD/DO credentialed from the Maryland Board of Physicians obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Verified by local Credentialing Office.Preferred Credential(s):
          • Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA). Verified by local Credentialing Office.Education:
            • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) required.Why Join Our Team Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
              Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

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