Pediatric Endocrinologist

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Spokane, WA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Mar 31, 2027
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p
  
  • 1-2 weeks/month or 7-14 shifts
    
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Nights & Weekends during assigned week (24-hour beeper call)
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 1:4
  
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: 100% Pediatric
  
• Average Daily Volume: 8-10
  
• % of Practice: 90% OP, 10% IP
  
• Rounding: Minimal
  
• Phone Consults: Yes
  
• Case Mix: Pediatric endocrine disorders (diabetes, growth, thyroid, etc.)
  

FACILITY INFORMATION

• Trauma Level: II
  
• Lab & Xray onsite
  
• No. of Exam Rooms: 6
  
• No. of Beds: 145; 18 ICU
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Physicians in Practice: 3
  
• Support Staff: 1 PA, RNs, MAs, Office Staffs
  

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: BC required
  
• Licenses: Active WA license or IMLC
  
• DEA: DEA required
  
• References
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient and inpatient pediatric endocrinology coverage during assigned weekly block
  
• Conduct new patient evaluations (1-hour appointments) and follow-up visits (30 minutes)
  
• Manage pediatric diabetic patients with dedicated appointment times
  
• Provide 24-hour beeper call coverage, including minimal weekend rounding as needed
  
• Collaborate with clinic staff and one PA/NP to ensure continuity of care