Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist - ED/Nursery - Full Time

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the St. Louis Metro Area is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist. This role involves providing pediatric services, managing patient care, and attending deliveries. The position offers various shifts and locations throughout the area, ideal for professionals seeking a fulfilling career in a vibrant city.

Qualifications

• Provide pediatric services at designated hospitals.
• Responsible for admission, management, and discharge of pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and perform procedures as deemed appropriate.
• Attend high-risk deliveries in the labor and delivery room.

Skills

Pediatric ED coverage

NRP Certification

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 the 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 and 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 metropolitan area, including Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland.

St. Louis, home to the Gateway Arch, is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, affordable housing, and diverse cultural activities. It's an ideal city for young professionals seeking a dynamic environment with plenty of recreational and entertainment options.

SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses by law.

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