General Pediatrics & Complex Care

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, Children’s Hospital, three community hospitals and the region’s largest multispecialty group.  Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Join our team of 13 physicians and APPs within a culture of interdisciplinary learning, academic curiosity, and mutual respect to promote wellness, growth, equity, and education in all interactions throughout our ACO primary care practice and resident Continuity Clinic in Springfield MA.
• Serve a vibrant and diverse multilingual patient population.
• Address the social determinants of health in our community and provide excellent, evidence-based, compassionate, trauma-sensitive care that meets the medical, developmental and emotional needs of families.
• Deliver comprehensive education to pediatric residents, medical students and other learners in a setting that models excellent and innovative population-based care to promote health equity through community. Faculty appointment to UMass-Chan Baystate.
• Participate in and/or lead oversight of the care of medically complex children, supported by a comprehensive multidisciplinary team. Our Division participates in MassHealth’s Coordinating Aligned, Relationship-centered, Enhanced Support (CARES) for Kids program. 
• Baystate Children’s Hospital is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with 107-beds and includes the region’s only PICU and NICU, as well as pediatric inpatient services, child life specialists, a designated 24-hour pediatric ED and services from 11 pediatric subspecialties, pediatric surgery and child psychiatry.
• Qualifications: ABMS board certified pediatrics.  Candidates with significant experience may be considered for the role of Medical Director of Complex Care.
• The compensation range listed below represents the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range.  Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range.  Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees. Minimum= $187,900.  Maximum= $315,000.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE:

• Compensation plan includes base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses
• Robust relocation package
• Flexibility- opportunities to flex your FTE to fit your life
• Transparent and equitable promotional practices
• Immediate access to paid time off
• Lucrative 403b match and 457b plan
• Professional development and mentorship
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more
• Baystate Health is a not-for-profit organization and eligible for the US Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

For more information please contact:

Melissa Hale, Senior Physician Recruiter

Melissa.hale@baystatehealth.org and 413-794-2624

Baystate Children’s Hospital 

Be part of something extraordinary. At Baystate Children’s Hospital, located in Springfield, MA — we don’t just treat children. We champion their futures.

Why Baystate Children’s Hospital Is Special

• The only fully accredited, full-service children’s hospital in western Massachusetts, offering both PICU and NICU services.
• A dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department (Sadowsky Family Pediatric ED) with board-certified pediatric emergency specialists, kid-friendly triage & waiting areas, imaging, and resuscitation units. 

What You’ll Find Here

• A broad spectrum of specialties: Hematology-Oncology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Pediatric Surgery, Infectious Diseases, Endocrinology, and more. 
• Units designed to meet both medical and developmental/emotional needs: specialized inpatient care, family-centered rooms, child life specialists, play areas (including indoor/outdoor play decks), comfort items, etc.
• Strong support for families: rooms equipped so a guardian can stay overnight, space for siblings, personalization of rooms. 

For Your Career: What Awaits

• Work within a team that values safety and quality — BCH has been recognized (e.g. Solutions for Patient Safety “Hospital of the Month”) for its leadership in reducing medical harm and promoting patient safety. 
• Educational growth opportunities — Pediatrics Residency training, advanced pediatric specialties, exposure to complex cases, cutting-edge technology. 
• A collaborative environment where caregivers, specialists, nurses, and family support teams follow best practices and child-centered care.