Pediatric Hospitalist Needed In Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine | University of Oklahoma Health
Oklahoma City, OK

The Section of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health is seeking Board Certified/Board Eligible pediatricians to join our growing team as we expand services to care for Oklahoma’s children. We are looking for clinicians with strong clinical skills who enjoy working with diverse and medically complex patients and who value collaboration within an academic environment that includes medical students, residents, and fellows.

Clinical Environment

Clinical practice is based at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, a freestanding, not-for-profit 348-bed tertiary care children’s hospital with approximately 14,000 annual admissions. The hospital offers comprehensive subspecialty support, including:

• Pediatric Emergency Department

• PICU, CVICU, and NICU

Opportunities for moonlighting are available. The section will also provide consultative support to a new 72-bed inpatient Behavioral Health Center opening December 2026.

Position Details

• Clinical shifts include day, night, and transfer center admitting officer coverage
• Academic faculty appointment through the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
• Regular teaching interaction with medical students, residents, and fellows
• PHM board certification not required, though welcomed

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with quarterly RVU incentives and annual quality bonus
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match and 457 option
• Relocation stipend
• PSLF-eligible position
• Stipends available for residents and fellows prior to hire
• $5,000 annual CME allowance plus additional scholarly support
• Tuition assistance through Guild
• Concierge services support
• Pay and schedule differentials for primary nocturnist roles
• Close collaboration with hospital administration

Academic & Professional Environment

Our section is committed to career-long mentorship, faculty development, and work-life balance. Academic opportunities exist in education, advocacy, research, and leadership, with reasonable team caps, proactive surge planning, and supportive scheduling practices.

Why Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City is a rapidly growing metro consistently ranked among the best large cities to live in the U.S. It offers a vibrant arts and dining scene, professional sports including the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder, nationally recognized attractions, a low cost of living, and short commute times—making it an exceptional place to live and work.