Pediatric Hospitalist Physician - Altoona, Pennsylvania - Visa Support Available
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatric Hospitalist
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/05/25
Description:
- The Pediatrician must have an MD or equivalent, be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.
- Must have demonstrated experience in performing procedures for neonatology-well born care including neonatal resuscitation, intubation, lumbar puncture, peripheral venous access, umbilical catheter placement, and circumcision.
- J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available.
Opportunity Details:
- 14 shifts per month
- 7on/7off
- 24-hour in-house is not required during the 7-day week
- Neonatal NPs provide in-house night coverage and reduce night call-in
- Coverage of pediatric, nursery and newborn patients as well as inpatient consults
- Twenty-two bassinets for Level 1, 8 beds for Level 2 neonatal, 1600 deliveries per year and 12-bed pediatric unit
- Opportunity for extra shifts for additional income
- Clinical academic appointment
- Cerner EMR
Compensation:
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- CME allowance of $4,000
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus incentive bonus
- Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension and occurrence-based malpractice