Locum Pediatric Hospitalist Need in Pennsylvania
Englewood, Colorado, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatrics
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/04/24
  • Coverage Needed
    • January 6 - Ongoing
  • Schedule
    • 1 week and weekend per month
      • Weekend shift starts 0700 Friday mornings thru Monday at 0700
    • (1) 24-hour shift/wk x 3 week
  • Clinical Details
    • Trauma level 3
    • To provide clinical support coverage/service to deliveries, C-sections, round on newborn nursery, Level II NICU, IP Pediatric beds for newborn to 18 years
    • Other Specialties Onsite: ENT will consult for some pediatric cases. Ortho trauma and Acute Care Surgery will admit some children based on comfort level. May ask pediatrics to admit due to trauma regulations
    • Typical Day:
      • Possible 7:30 am C-section
      • Round with family practice residents on nursery, Level 2 NICU, and floor patients at 9:30-10:00 am
      • Approximately 6 Nursery, 2 Level 2 NICU, and 2-3 floor patients per day on average. Midnight ADC 9-10.
      • Supervise circumcision with residents
      • Attend all high-risk deliveries including C-sections
      • Take calls for transfers and see ED consults as needed
      • On call will include responsibility to attend all high-risk deliveries, precept as needed via phone with residents, and come in for any decompensating patients, emergencies, or procedures
      • While on call, takes triage pages for pediatric patient
  • Requirements
    • Active PA license
    • Board Certified
    • ACLS, BLS, CPR, NALS, PALS
    • Min. of 3 years experience
  • Call
    • 30 min response time
    • AVG Admissions While on Call: 2 (0-4/5)
    • Approximately (1) week and weekend per month
    • Week day shifts starts 0700 till 1700 at the hospital
    • Week day night call shifts start 1700 till 0700
    • Weekend shift starts 0700 Friday mornings thru Monday at 0700 (1) 24-hour shift/wk x 3 weeks
    • Client is looking for 3x 24 hours shifts per month in addition to the one weekend per month
    • They are planning to spread out the 3, 24hr shifts throughout the month or they can be flexible in grouping the shifts together
  • EMR
    • Cerner and EPIC