Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician at ProLocums summary :

The Pediatric Hospitalist Physician provides round-the-clock care for newborns and children, managing an average of 15 inpatients daily while being on call for deliveries. Responsibilities include stabilization and transfer of critical newborns, conducting various medical procedures, and collaborating with specialists for comprehensive patient care. Candidates must hold an active PA license and certifications in CPR, PALS, and NRP, with at least 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Coverage type :

Mon-Sun 8a-430p Rounding

24hr Call 8a-8a with 30 min call back

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Active PA License or providers who need to obtain a license

DEA Required : Yes Active State

Board Status : Board Certified, Board Eligible

Required Certifications : CPR, PALS, NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Minimum Years Experience (if applicable) : 2

Requirement Procedures : Stabilization of a critical newborn to transfer; neonatal resuscitation; Intubation; Lumbar puncture; Peripheral venous access; Umbilical catheter placement; Circumcision; Thoracentesis; CPAP supervision

JOB INFORMATION

Typical Day : round daily in newborn nursey; average of 6 patients; round in level 2 nursery average of 4 patients; round in pediatric inpatient unit average of 3 patients. Be on call for 24hrs a day for deliveries. UPMC Altoona has a 22-bassinet level 1 well infant nursery, an 8-bed level 2 neonatal

intermediate care unit, and a 12-bed inpatient pediatric unit.

Provider will work solo

Other Specialties Onsite : OB-GYNs, in-house anesthesiology : MD and CRNA. Multiple medical and surgical specialists in-house or on-call. UPMC

Typical Cases Seen : Majority was well infants, routine delivery, however there is a level 2 nursery for newborns requiring a higher level of care.

AVG Inpatient per Day : 15

AVG Admissions per Day : 3

Privileges Available : Temp

No APP / Midlevel Coverage

EMR : Cerner

Time to Credential : 2-4 weeks

Keywords :

Pediatric Hospitalist, Neonatal Resuscitation, Child Healthcare, Inpatient Pediatrics, Critical Care, Newborn Care, Medical Procedures, Board Certified Physician, Pediatric Medicine, Healthcare Provider