Pediatrics Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical staffing company seeks a dedicated Pediatrician for a locum tenens position in Merced, CA. The role involves providing comprehensive care to pediatric patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring holistic treatment. The ideal candidate will have an active California license and board certification. The position offers travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Benefits

Travel covered

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Qualifications

• Conduct thorough examinations and assessments of pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
• Provide guidance and support to parents/caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Perform history and physical exams, diagnose and treat patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and stay updated on best practices.

Skills

Pediatric Care

Patient Assessment

Collaboration

Education

BC

Active CA License

DEA

PALS

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Pediatrician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Merced, CA
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: June 17 - Dec 31, 2024
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Shift Schedule: Mon-Fri; 8a-5p
• Patient Volume: 24
• Type of Cases: Sick and Well Child Visits
• Physician in Practice: 1
• Support Staff: Medical Assistants and LVN
• Procedures:
- Perform History and Physical exams, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients from birth to young adulthood (21 yrs of age) with acute and chronic disease including major complicated illnesses.
- I & D abscess, repair of lacerations circumcision in newborn, partial/complete nail removal
- Local anesthesia, nerve block
- Neonatal care (normal), intubation, thoracentesis (aspiration only), lumbar puncture, arterial puncture, EKG interpretation, management of patient on ventilator, joint aspiration.
• Duties:
- C onduct thorough examinations and assessments of pediatric patients
- D evelop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.
- P rovide guidance and support to parents/caregivers on child development, nutrition, and overall wellness.
- C ollaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
- E ducate patients and their families on preventive healthcare measures and wellness practices.
- M aintain accurate medical records and keep up-to-date with best practices in pediatric medicine.
• EMR: Cerner
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active CA License
• BC
• DEA
• PALS