Independent Contractor Per Diem Pediatric Hospitalist

St. Charles Health System Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking experienced Pediatric Hospitalists for per diem inpatient coverage as independent contractors at St. Charles Bend Hospital.

Board-certified or board-eligible pediatricians with a passion for hospitalized children and flexible schedules are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include inpatient care from newborns to adolescents, coordination of admissions and discharges, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Active Oregon medical license or ability to obtain Oregon licensure.
• Active, unrestricted DEA registration.
• PALS certification.
• NRP certification.
• Unrestricted ability to participate in Medicare, Medicaid, and other governmental programs.
• Valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric hospitalist coverage for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents admitted to St. Charles Bend Hospital.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions using evidence-based practices.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations including medical, surgical, developmental, psychosocial, and family histories.
• Coordinate admissions, consultations, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborate with primary care providers, specialists, nursing staff, care management, and ancillary services for coordinated care.
• Request specialty consultations as needed and participate in treatment planning.
• Communicate with patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment and discharge plans.
• Provide newborn care and participate in emergency pediatric evaluations and stabilization when needed.
• Complete all documentation in the EMR timely and accurately.

Skills

Pediatrics

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Pediatrics residency

Tools

Epic EMR

Oregon medical license

DEA registration

Job description

St. Charles Health System is seeking experienced Pediatric Hospitalists for per diem inpatient coverage as independent contractors at St. Charles Bend Hospital.

Board-certified or board-eligible pediatricians with a passion for hospitalized children and flexible schedules are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include inpatient care from newborns to adolescents, coordination of admissions and discharges, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.