Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Hospitalist

SSM Health; Fenton (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton is seeking a pediatric physician to provide ED coverage, round on newborns, and attend deliveries. Shifts are 12 hours and include day and night coverage across multiple program sites in the St. Louis metro area.

The physician will manage admissions, evaluations, and collaborations with attending physicians and APNs, while adhering to hospital bylaws and program site policies. NRP certification is required.

Qualifications

• Provide pediatric services to patients at designated hospital sites.
• Admission, management, and discharge of pediatric patients with attending physicians.
• Respond to Emergency Department requests for evaluation and treatment.
• Attends high-risk deliveries in the labor and delivery area.
• Be available during scheduled shifts to care for neonates in the nursery.

Responsibilities

• Assess pediatric patients in ED and inpatient settings in collaboration with the care team.
• Coordinate with APNs and physicians to ensure timely care across units.
• Attend deliveries as needed and oversee neonatal rounds with neonatology as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with hospital bylaws and program-site policies.
• Participate in rounds and discharge planning with the care team.

Skills

Pediatrics

Emergency Dept work

Neonatal care

Education

NRP Certification

Job description

Job Description

• Large Pediatric Group
• Provide Pediatric ED coverage
• Round on newborns
• Attend c-sections/deliveries
• 12 hrs shifts day/night
• NRP Certification
• Professional Fulfillment
• Various position needs - PRN, Part Time, Full Time
• Locations throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area

The physician shall provide pediatric services to patients at designated hospital(s) or at other Program Sites as determined by the Program Director. The physician will be responsible for complying with all of the designated hospital bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and any such bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of any Program Site at which the physician performs services.

Hospital Clinical Duties:

• Responsible for admission, management, and discharge of pediatric patients in conjunction with attending physicians as appropriate - No long-term "inpatient" care.
• Evaluates patients and performs procedures as deemed appropriate by the Glennon Care Pediatrics Medical Director
• Responds to requests from facility's Emergency Department for patient evaluation and treatment
• Attends high-risk deliveries in the Program Site labor and delivery room
• Attends normal deliveries, if requested, in the Program Site labor and delivery room except when acuity of patient elsewhere in house or in emergency dictates otherwise
• Be available at all times during scheduled shifts to provide care to neonates in the nursery as necessary to consult with the neonatologist as appropriate
• Responds to requests for pediatric consults from other departments
• Collaborates with advance practice nurses (APN) as needed
• Collaborates with members of the Program team to ensure continuity, appropriateness, and timeliness of care to patients in Program settings

About SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton:

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, a Level I Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and a Level I Stroke Center, serves the medical needs of the expanding community in southwest St. Louis County.

Community Description:

Fenton, Missouri is a well-located community in the St. Louis metro area, offering residents a suburban setting with convenient access to shopping, dining, employers, and regional attractions. Residents enjoy local parks, recreation programs, community events, and outdoor spaces along the Meramec River. With its mix of neighborhood comfort, everyday amenities, and strong connection to the broader St. Louis region, Fenton offers a practical and inviting place to call home.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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