Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Job description

Seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for weekend call coverage in a hospital-based setting. This role focuses on newborn nursery care, inpatient pediatrics, and ER consult support with low patient volume and a manageable call schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Newborn & Nursery Care:

Provide care and stabilization for newborns, including routine assessments and management.

Inpatient Pediatrics:

Manage pediatric inpatients and coordinate care plans during weekend coverage.

ER Consults:

Handle pediatric ER consults, primarily via phone, with in-person evaluation as needed.

Procedures:

• Intubation

• Line placement

• Infant stabilization for transfer

Weekend Rounding:

Perform daily rounds for inpatient pediatrics and nursery patients on Saturday and Sunday.

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Weekend call coverage: Friday 5:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM

o June 5 Noon - June 8 7am

o June 19 Noon - June 22 7am

• Call taken from home with 30-minute response time

• 1 weekend per month (ongoing coverage)

• Non-trauma hospital setting

• EMR: Cerner

Patient Volume:

• 1 2 inpatient pediatric cases per weekend

• 5 newborns per weekend

• 2 3 ER consult calls per day

Support Staff:

• Nursing and hospital support staff available

Qualifications:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics (preferred)

• Active Arkansas license required (not open to licensing)

• DEA required

Credentialing:

• Fast turnaround: 3 4 weeks for providers with active AR license and case logs

Who can apply

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