Pediatric Hospitalist - Locum Tenens - Georiga-197690
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Tifton, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 3/06/24

Location: Georgia

Hospital Info:

  • Hospital Bed Size: 181 Beds
  • Trauma Level: Level III

Reason For Coverage: Recruiting for perm

Open Dates:
April 5-30 nights (7p-7a)
May 1-31 nights (7p-7a)
June 1-30 night (7p-7a)
July 1-31 nights (7p-7a)

Credentialing Timeframe: 30 days, must complete pre-app within 5 days of being accepted.

Job Details:

  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Patient Volume: Average 15-17 per shift.
  • Locum will attend high-risk deliveries. The APPs can help with delivery attendance while working during the day, so the locum is mainly responsible for that after hours.
  • Nursery - Level II designation and a true size of 4 beds, but can flex up to more if needed.
  • Required: circumcisions, intubations, lumbar punctures, and umbilical line placement
  • The current model consists of 1 permanent HM pediatric physician and 2 Advance Practice Providers (APP). One APP works with the physician on Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. Two APPs work with the physician on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. There is no APP help on Sunday.
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Must be board certified
  • All travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance provided