Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Las Vegas, NV
Job at a glance
Job description
Position Profile:
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Requirements: PEM fellowship
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Dedicated Pediatric unit in Main ED
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16,000 Pediatric volume
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8 Peds beds
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10 hr shifts with 20 hours of physician coverage
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10 hours of pediatric APP coverage
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Core group of FT nurses that are all pediatric trained
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Level III NICU (46 beds)
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12 room PICU
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24/7 Pediatric Intensivists provide hospitalist coverage
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CERNER EMR
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Competitive compensation with an annual salary range of $353,000 - $445,000
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W2 status with comprehensive benefits program
Job Responsibilities
The unit is newly renovated and features custom artwork in each of the 46 private patient suites. The unit also has an interactive playroom and dedicated Pediatric Procedure Room.
A multidisciplinary pediatrics staff
Physicians trained to care for pediatric emergencies
Nursing staff trained in pediatric emergency nursing, neonatal intensive care, pediatric critical care and pediatric oncology
Full-time pediatric pharmacist for medication dosing
Certified Child Life Specialists trained to alleviate the fear and anxiety that follows hospitalization
A place designed just for children
Safe, soothing décor with comfortable seating for families
Private treatment rooms
Distraction techniques include iPad® games, movies, bubbles, books
Pain management methods such as creams that numb injection sites
Age-appropriate language used when describing procedures