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Hospitalist - Pediatrics - Physician - (Hospitalist - Peds) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Rockford, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/19/14
Job Description & Requirements
Hospitalist - Pediatrics - Physician - (Hospitalist - Peds) Locum Tenens
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 12 Hour/Day

Pediatric Hospitalist physician needed in northern IL beginning June 15 ongoing. Schedule is 7 on 7 off off from 8-8. Must have DEA certificate and be board certified. The client will accept MD or DO. Patients per day are 15-18. No procedures or call required. Call Staff Care today to find out more about this great opportunity!

A pediatric hospitalist(locum tenens) is a physician who works with children in inpatient or hospital settings. They offer care to children in multiple departments, including: labor and delivery, intensive care, the pediatric ward, and newborn nursery. A pediatric hospitalist work with regular pediatricians and other physicians involved in a child's care, to ensure the most efficient and effective treatment plan available. A pediatric hospitalist provides treatment in the areas of illness, injury, surgery, and newborn care.

Required Qualifications
Recent Pediatric Hospitalist experience in a busy hospital setting

Preferred Qualifications
Board Certification preferred however Board Eligible candidates within 5 years of graduation will be considered

About the Facility
Providing high quality medical care to residents of the Greater Rockford area since 1885, this hospital is one of the region's most trusted names in healthcare. Today, the hospital is equipped with 396 licensed beds and maintains the area's most comprehensive array of specialty services, including the region's only pediatric intensive care unit and Level III neonatal intensive care unit. The hospital is the frequent recipient of national and state commendations and accreditations, including being named as a recipient of the 2009 HealthGrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, making it the only hospital in the city to earn the distinction.

Facility Location
Known as The Forest City, Rockford is located just outside of the Chicago metro area. Here you'll find the area's popular elm trees — along with a number of various trees and other plants — lining the streets of the city. There's no shortage of open space and greenery in this Midwest city, which is Illinois' third-largest in terms of population. Despite that, Rockford offers the low costs and high levels of comfort of a small town.

Job Benefits
Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company
Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

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