Division Chief - Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts which consists of an academic medical center, Baystate 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. 

Baystate Children’s Hospital is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center with subspecialists across 15 pediatric divisions. Our 107-bed facility includes the region’s only PICU and level III NICU, as well as a designated 24-hour pediatric ED and outpatient specialty services.

As Division Chief you will:

• Provide Leadership
• Implement strategy for operations, safety, quality, and recruitment/retention.
• Partner with key stakeholders to solve problems and facilitate the success of the program and team well-being.
• Understand and monitor the division’s budget, implement goals, and assume stewardship of all financial operations.
• Participate as part of the senior leadership team in departmental and children’s hospital strategy and decision making.
• Model courage and respect and foster a sense of inclusion and belonging.
• Promote an environment of accountability, innovation, and agility, allowing the division to be responsive and adaptable to meeting the healthcare needs of our patients in an ever-changing landscape.

• Facilitate Academic Excellence
• Lead engagement in medical education (peds, med-peds and EM residents, 4^th year medical students).
• Support our new ACGME accredited pediatric hospital medicine fellowship program.
• Guide and monitor the academic advancement of faculty.
• Cultivate and facilitate clinical and QI research initiatives. 

• Promote Clinical Best Practices

• Lead high reliability organization-culture of safety, quality and performance improvement.
• Work with a well-established team of 13 pediatric hospitalists and 3 APPs in our 53-bed general pediatric and adolescent unit. All patients are resident-covered; no NICU, PICU or overnight inhouse coverage.  Division covers the newborn nursery service.

• Qualifications: Board certification in pediatrics with board certification in pediatric hospital medicine desirable.  7+ years’ experience with evidence of progressive management responsibilities and leadership in an academic department.  Faculty appointment to UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate commensurate with experience.

• Compensation: 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= $185,500.  Maximum= $315,000.

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING AT BAYSTATE:

• Nestled between the Berkshires and the Connecticut River, the Pioneer Valley is known for its scenic beauty and rich history. The region bustles with vibrant college towns, myriad outdoor experiences, farm-to-table dining, and a thriving arts and music scene, all within easy reach of Boston and New York City.
• Compensation plan includes base salary and opportunity to earn incentive bonuses
• Robust relocation package
• Immediate access to paid time off
• 403b plan with employer match and 457b deferred compensation plan
• Professional development and mentorship
• Wellbeing programs that include mental, physical, and financial health and more

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:

Matthew Di Guglielmo, MD, PhD, Chair of Pediatrics, UMass Chan-Baystate

Pediatrician-in-Chief, at Baystate Children’s Hospital

C/O Melissa Hale, Senior Provider Recruiter

Melissa.Hale@baystatehealth.org or 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.