Pediatrics Physician

ProLocums; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated pediatrician for weekend call coverage. This role involves managing pediatric emergencies, providing intubation and ventilation support for newborns, and collaborating with a skilled team of healthcare professionals. The position offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise in pediatrics will make a significant impact on patient care. If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Board certification in pediatrics required.
• Experience in call coverage and emergency response preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend pediatric call coverage starting in August.
• Manage ventilation and intubation for newborns and pediatric patients.

Skills

Pediatrics

Call Coverage

Ventilation Management

Intubation

Emergency Response

Education

Board Certification in Pediatrics

ATLS Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

NRP Certification

Tools

Medhost EMR

Job description

Specialty: Pediatrics

Start date: Aug 1 2022

End date: Ongoing

Coverage type: Call Only

Schedule: Please direct communication through Locumsmart.

Coverage: Pediatrics

Weekend pediatric call coverage beginning in August.

Call coverage for OB and ER at least 3 weekends per month (Friday 6p Monday 6a).

The hours could likely be shifted if needed

Will you accept multiple providers?Yes

Reason for coverage: Ped leaving call staff

Schedule/hours

Fri 6p - Mon 6am

Call schedule (i.e. 1:3 weekday and 1:3 weekend):Sole provider covering weekends

Call back % Avg 1 newborn delivery/day; ER call appr 1/weekend

Patient per day per physician- Max 5, usually

EMR/Documentation-Medhost

Support staff (Other MDs, NP/PA, RN etc)

-ER and OB physicians, staff RNs

Willing to consider non-licensed or IMLC providers

-Neonate APP

Board certification required or preferred?-Yes

Certifications required (ATLS, BLS, ACLS, PALS)

PALS, NRP

What is the average patient census per doctor per day-5

Procedures:

Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff)-Yes

Ventilation Management (Newborn)-Yes

Acute-Yes

but will transfer following intubation

Chronic-No

Ventilation Management (Pediatric)-No

Acute-No

Chronic-No

Intubation (ETT/NT)-Yes

Newborn-yes

for rescue and transport

Pediatrics-yes

for rescue and transport; Most prevalent is ER physician to intubate and transfer

Conscious sedation-No

Deep sedation-No

Central line-No

Arterial lines-No

UVC-Yes

UAC-Yes

Lumbar puncture-No

Paracentesis-No

Thoracentesis-No

Chest tube insertion-No

needle pneumothorax-No

Decompression-No

X-ray interpretation-No

EKG interpretation-Yes

Exchange transfusion-Yes

Suturing minor lacerations-Yes, ER would more likely handle

Circumcision (type)-No