Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist - ED/Nursery - Full Time

PIDS Advocacy Committee - As; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist to join their growing team in the St. Louis Metro Area. This role involves providing comprehensive pediatric services, including attending high-risk deliveries and managing pediatric patients in collaboration with attending physicians. The ideal candidate will be board-certified in pediatrics and possess NRP certification. With various position needs available, including full-time and part-time options, this opportunity offers flexibility and professional fulfillment in a supportive environment focused on quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be BC/BE in Pediatrics with NRP Certification.
• Experience in managing pediatric patients in hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric services at designated hospitals and program sites.
• Manage admissions, evaluations, and discharges of pediatric patients.
• Attend deliveries and provide care to neonates as needed.

Skills

Pediatric Care

Emergency Department Response

Patient Evaluation

Collaboration with APNs

NRP Certification

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board Certification in Pediatrics

Job description

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Community Description:

About: SSM Health DePaul Hospital

BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist - St. Louis Metro Area

Job Highlights:

• 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

SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis treats patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, including the communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland.