Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician at UPMC summary :

UPMC Altoona is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician with MD or equivalent and board certification in Pediatrics. The role involves providing care for pediatric and newborn patients in a 400-bed tertiary care hospital, performing essential neonatal procedures, with a flexible work schedule and opportunities for extra income. This position includes substantial benefits such as a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a competitive salary package.

UPMC Altoona is recruiting a Pediatric Hospitalist physician for our hospital in Altoona, PA. 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

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