Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatric-Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/13/24
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Lubbuck, TX
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Nov 15, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Shift Schedule: 7a-7p or 7p-7a
• Patient Volume: 15-35
• Admissions: Yes
• % of Practice:
- Adolescent: 35%; Pediatric: 60%, Newborn: 5%
- Admissions: 10%, Discharges: 90%
• Required Procedures:
- Intubation, Conscious & Deep Sedation, Central & Arterial Lines, Lumbar Puncture
- Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Chest Tube Insertion, Needle Phenumothorax (decompression)
- Xray & EKG Interpretation (PA Catheter, Exchange Transfusion)
- Suturing Minor Lacerations
• 24hr Support Services: Anesthesia, Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Catheterization Lab, General Surgery, Laboratory, Neuro-Surgery, OR Response Time, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Vascular Surgery
• No of Beds: 15
- ICU beds: 16
- Nursery Floor: 30
- Peds Floor: 50
• Trauma Level: II
• Other info:
- Newborn deliveries received in ED
- There will be a L&D department
• EMR: Epic
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active TX License OR IMLC
• BC
• BLS, PALS