Locums Pediatric Hospitalist opportunity in Pennsylvania where daytime and call coverage is needed

Start Date: ASAP

*** Active PA state license ***

*** DEA Required ***

*** BC/BE ***

*** Required Certifications: CPR, PALS, NRP ***

*** Minimum 2 years Experience Required ***

Schedule:

• Mon-Sun | 8a-430p | Rounding
• 24hr Call | 8a-8a | with 30 min call back

Job Details/Responsibilities:

• Typical Day: round daily in newborn nursey; average of 6 patients; round in level 2 nursery average of 4 patients; round in pediatric inpatient unit average of 3 patients. Be in-house as needed for deliveries and be on-call 24 hours per day, although do not need to be inhouse 24-hours per day, just available. UPMC Altoona has a 22-bassinet level 1 well infant nursery, an 8-bed level 2 neonatal

• Intermediate care unit, and a 12-bed inpatient pediatric unit.
• Provider will work solo

AVG Inpatient per Day: 15

AVG Admissions per Day: 3

Typical Cases Seen: Majority was well infants, routine delivery, however there is a level 2 nursery for newborns requiring a higher level of care.

Required Procedures: Stabilization of a critical newborn to transfer; neonatal resuscitation; Intubation; Lumbar puncture; Peripheral venous access; Umbilical catheter placement; Circumcision; Thoracentesis; CPAP supervision

EMR: Cerner

Credentialing: 2-4 weeks, temporary privileges available

Compensation for this opportunity is very competitive

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