Pediatric Critical Care Physician
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatric-Critical Care Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/16/24
Job Quick Facts
• Specialty: Pediatric Critical Care
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Amarillo, TX
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: May 10, 2024 - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Shifts needed to be filled:
- May 10-13
- Jul 11-15
- Aug 5-9
• Shift Schedule: TBD
• Call Schedule: 7a-7a
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20 mins
• Patient Volume: 3-7
• Phone Consults: 3
• Admissions: 2-3
• Rounding included: Yes
• Support Staff: 1-2 RNs
• Procedures:
• Pediatrics:
- Vent Management, Intubation, Conscious and Deep Sedation
- C-Lines, A-Lines, UVC/UAC, Lumbar puncture
- Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Chest Tube Insertion
- Needle Pneumothorax, X-Ray and EKG Interpretation
- Sutures, Swallow Studies
• Critical Care:
- Eval and Management of Acute Volume BP issues
- Insertion of PA Catheter
- Exchange Transfusion, Temp Pacemaker
- ICP Eval and Management, Hemodialysis Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic/Therapeutic Taps
• Beds in Dept: 5
• Trauma Level: IV
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info: Will cover PICU, floor patients and Sedations
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active TX License
• BC/BE
• BLS, PALS