Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pediatric-Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/27/24
Job Quick Facts:
• Specialty: Pediatrics Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Facility Location: Lubbock, TX
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Reason For Coverage: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: Aug 1, 2024 - Jul 1, 2024
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Shift Schedule: 7am-7pm or 7pm-7a
• Patient Demographics: 35 % Adolescents, 60% Pediatrics, 5% Newborns
• Patient Volume: 15-35, outpatient 15-35
• Admissions: 10% discharges 90%
• Specialty Backup: All pedi subspecialties are available for consultation in the ED.
• Procedures:
- Intubation (ETT/NT) - Newborns, Pediatrics,
- Conscious/Deep Sedation,
- Arterial/Central lines
- Lumbar Puncture
- Paracentesis
- Thoracentesis
- Chest Tube insertion
- Needle Pneumothorax - Decompression
- EKG & X-ray Interpretation
- PA catheter
- Exchange transfusion
- Suturing Minor Lacerations
• Office Equipment: All standard ED equipment is provided.
• Beds in the Dept: 15, 16 ICU, 30 Nursery , 50 Peds
• Trauma Level: II
• EMR: Epic
• Other Info: Physicians will work alongside APRNs and residents, but does not supervise
• Temporary Privileges available: Yes
• Hospital Privileges available: Yes
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered
Requirements:
• Active TX License or IMLC
• BC
• BLS, ATLS, ACLS, PALS