Pediatrics Physician at ProLocums summary:
The Pediatrics Physician provides clinical support in a hospital setting, covering high-risk deliveries, C-sections, and caring for newborns in the NICU and pediatric inpatient beds. The physician works on a rotating schedule, handling 24-hour shifts including weekends and is responsible for supervising residents and responding to emergencies. Candidates must hold an active PA license with board certification and relevant pediatric certifications, showcasing their expertise in handling pediatric care.
Specialty: Pediatrics
Start date : ASAP
End Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
Coverage type: Hospital arrangement
Approximately (1) weekend per month. Weekend shift starts 0700 Friday mornings thru Monday at 0700 (1) 24-hour shift/wk x 3 weeks. To provide clinical support coverage/service to deliveries, C-sections, round on newborn nursery, Level II NICU, IP Pediatric beds for newborn to 18 years. Schedule/Shift times: Hospital Call . Client is looking for 3 separate 24 hours shifts per month in addition to the one weekend per month. They are planning to spread out the 3, 24hr shifts throughout the month rather than a 3 day stretch.
SHIFT/SCHEDULE INFORMATION
24hr Call: Fri-Mon 7a-7a
JOB INFORMATION
Typical Day: Possible 7:30 am C-section. Round with family practice residents on nursery, Level 2 NICU, and floor patients at 9:30-10:00 am. Approximately 6 Nursery, 2 Level 2 NICU, and 2-3 floor patients per day on average. Midnight ADC 9-10. Supervise circumcision with residents. Attend all high-risk deliveries including C-sections. Take calls for transfers and see ED consults as needed. On call will include responsibility to attend all high-risk deliveries, precept as needed via phone with residents, and come in for any decompensating patients, emergencies, or procedures. While on call, takes triage pages for pediatric patients.
Trauma Level: III
Procedures: Circumcisions
Other Specialties Onsite: ENT will consult for some pediatric cases. Ortho trauma and Acute Care Surgery will admit some children based on comfort level. May ask pediatrics to admit due to trauma regulations.
Provider Will Work Solo
No APP/Mid Level Coverage
AVG Admissions While on Call: 2 (0-4/5)
EMR: Cerner and Epic
Privilege Type: Full
Time to Credential: 90 Days
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Active PA License
Board Status: Board Certified
Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CPR, NALS, PALS
Minimum Years Experience (if applicable): 3
Keywords:
pediatrics, hospital physician, pediatric care, emergency medicine, C-sections, NICU, pediatric emergencies, board certified, clinical support, healthcare
