Physician / Hospitalist / Pennsylvania / Permanent / Locum Pediatric Hospitalist Need in Pennsylvani

Wtaj Cbs 10; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania is seeking a qualified clinician to provide pediatric support. The role involves attending high-risk deliveries, supervising residents, and managing pediatric patients. Candidates must be Board Certified and hold an active PA license with relevant certifications. Flexible scheduling with shifts spread throughout the month is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience required.
• Active PA license and Board Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for deliveries, C-sections, and pediatric care.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and supervise circumcisions.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

CPR

NALS

PALS

Education

Board Certified

Active PA license

Tools

Cerner

EPIC

Job description

Coverage Needed

• ASAP - August 31, 2023

Schedule

• 6 shifts per month

Clinical Details

• Procedures: Circumcisions
• Trauma level 3
• Provide clinical support/service to deliveries, C-sections, newborn nursery, Level II NICU, and IP Pediatric beds for newborn to 18 years
• Other Onsite Specialties: ENT consultations for some pediatric cases; Ortho trauma and Acute Care Surgery may admit children based on comfort level; pediatrics may be asked to admit due to trauma regulations
• 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 daily; Midnight ADC at 9-10 pm
  • Supervise circumcisions with residents
  • Attend all high-risk deliveries including C-sections
  • Handle transfers and ED consults as needed
  • On call responsibilities include attending high-risk deliveries, precepting residents via phone, and responding to decompensating patients, emergencies, or procedures
  • While on call, triage pediatric patient pages

Requirements

• Active PA license
• Board Certified (BC)
• ACLS, BLS, CPR, NALS, PALS certifications
• Minimum of 3 years experience

Call Schedule

• Average admissions while on call: 2 (range 0-4/5)
• Approximately one weekend per month
• Weekend shift: 0700 Friday to 0700 Monday; 1 shift/week x 3 weeks
• Client prefers 3x 24-hour shifts per month, in addition to the weekend shift
• Shifts can be spread out or grouped flexibly throughout the month

Support Staff

• Provider will work solo

EMR

• Cerner and EPIC systems

Credentialing

• Expected within 90 days