Pediatrics Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Pediatric Locum Tenens provider to offer 24-hour call coverage for 7 days per month. This role primarily supports a Critical Access Hospital with responsibilities across Labor & Delivery, Pediatrics, and a Level II Nursery. The position involves both routine and emergent pediatric care, including delivery attendance, procedures, and inpatient management.

Dates / Schedule

Immediate Coverage Needs :

November 21 (7 : 00 AM) November 28 (7 : 00 AM), 2025

December 17 (7 : 00 AM) December 23 (7 : 00 AM), 2025

Ongoing Coverage :

7 days per month in 2026

Job Details & Responsibilities

Facility Type :

Critical Access Hospital

Care Settings :

Labor & Delivery Unit, Pediatric Unit, Level II Nursery

Duties Include :

Attending vaginal deliveries if requested

Attending scheduled and emergent C-sections

Admitting and discharging newborns

Managing pediatric inpatient care

Performing circumcisions

Performing newborn procedures (resuscitation, intubation, UVC)

Conducting lumbar punctures

Average Volume :

2 3 admissions / patient encounters per day

Support Team :

Level II nursery nurses, OB / GYNs, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists

Local pediatricians and NICU consultants (NICU located 90 miles away in Bismarck)

Reason for Coverage :

Replacement for previous locum who was not a good fit

EMR System : Meditech

Required Skills & Qualifications

Certifications Required : ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP

Board Status : Board Certified / Board Eligible in Pediatrics Highly Preferred

Licensure : Active North Dakota license or IMLC eligibility Required

Malpractice History : Clean record Required

Availability : Must be available at time of name clear Required

Credentialing :

Emergency privileges available for November start

Providing services in lieu of an enrolled provider for 60 days (billing consideration)