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LocumTenens.com lists this Pediatric Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Alabama opportunity in clanton, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD- -MD-AL
Title: MD
Dates Needed: July - October, Ongoing
Shift Type: 24-Hour Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility This 200-bed facility provides comprehensive inpatient pediatric and nursery services with established protocols to support quality patient care. The hospital maintains dedicated systems and equipment to manage both routine pediatric cases and higher-acuity situations requiring immediate clinical intervention. The facility operates with a structured coverage model designed to ensure continuous availability for inpatient and call responsibilities.
About the Facility Location Alabama offers a range of attractions for visitors and clinicians on assignment. Points of interest include the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, and the US Space and Rocket Center. The state also features natural parks, wildlife tours, the Unclaimed Baggage Center, and coastal experiences along the Gulf Shore, including dolphin cruises and parasailing in Orange Beach.
About the Clinician's Workday The pediatric hospitalist will conduct rounds on pediatric inpatients and nursery patients during 24-hour shifts, then provide night call coverage from the hotel. The clinician will manage a caseload of 3-6 pediatric patients and 6-9 nursery patients, performing procedures including high risk deliveries and C-sections as required. Board certification in pediatrics is required for this assignment. The position involves continuous availability for call responsibilities throughout the coverage period.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 3-6 peds, 6-9 nursery
Support Staff: ER, hospitalist
Patient Population: Peds
Call Ratio/Schedule: night call
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
Shift Times: 24-hour shift with night call coverage from hotel
Procedures Required: High risk deliveries, C-sections
CertificationsRequired: Board certification in pediatrics required
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