Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician at WhiteCoat Locums summary :

As a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician, I provide clinical support during high-risk deliveries, oversee care in the newborn nursery and Level II NICU, and manage inpatient pediatric cases. My role involves rounding with residents, taking calls for transfers, and responding to pediatric emergencies, while ensuring comprehensive care throughout shifts. I am committed to delivering pediatric healthcare services, with an emphasis on high-quality patient outcomes and collaboration with medical teams.

Coverage Need Details : Williamsport, PAPay rate : $3000 / 24 hours (flat pay, no call-back)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. Client is looking for 3x 24 hours shifts per month in addition to the one weekend per month. Estimated Shifts / Month : 6Privileges Available : Full Privileges;Temp PrivilegesEMR / Charting : Cerner and EpicTypes of Calls : 30 min ResponseActive Pennsylvania license is REQUIRED.Providers 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 patients. Providers are not required to see ed consults during the weekend and call overnight. The only patients providers are required to see during this time would be very sick or decompensating patients. As for the triage calls for the outpatient office they are atypical for a Hospitalist job and about 5 calls on avg. Outpatient calls avg 5-10 and would be on the slightly high side but a fair range in case itdoes occur. Trauma Level : III Procedures : Circumcisions 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.

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Pediatric Hospitalist, pediatric care, newborn nursery, Level II NICU, hospitalist physician, high-risk deliveries, C-sections, patient care, clinical support, pediatric emergencies