Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist Physician – Polson, Montana|
Job at a glance
Job description
We are seeking a Board-Certified FM or IM/PED physician with recent inpatient Pediatric and Newborn Hospitalist experience. This role requires a physician comfortable managing adult, pediatric, and newborn populations in an inpatient setting.
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Inpatient rounding on 6–12 patients per shift
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Provide comprehensive care for adult, pediatric, and newborn patients
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Attend C-sections and high-risk deliveries
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Provide night call coverage for peds
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Utilize EMR (Epic) for documentation
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Collaborate with RN and support staff
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Respond to phone consults and admissions as needed
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Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (IM/PED)
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Active certifications: NRP, BLS, ACLS, PALS (must be current)
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Recent Pediatric and Newborn inpatient experience (within the last 3 years)
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Comfortable with both adult and pediatric inpatient care
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Must be eligible for temporary privileges (30–60 days credentialing)
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12-hour day shifts for adults
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Night call for Peds Hospitalist (newborn coverage)
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Beeper call with 20-minute response time
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Coverage required on national holidays as applicable
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Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive care for adult, pediatric, and newborn patients
Attend C-sections and high-risk deliveries
Provide night call coverage for peds
Utilize EMR (Epic) for documentation
Collaborate with RN and support staff
Respond to phone consults and admissions as needed
Qualifications
Active certifications: NRP, BLS, ACLS, PALS (must be current)
Recent Pediatric and Newborn inpatient experience (within the last 3 years)
Comfortable with both adult and pediatric inpatient care
Must be eligible for temporary privileges (30–60 days credentialing)
Working Hours
Night call for Peds Hospitalist (newborn coverage)
Beeper call with 20-minute response time
Coverage required on national holidays as applicable
Skills
Adult inpatient hospitalist care
Management of acute and chronic conditions
Ventilation management (pediatric and adult)
Attendance at deliveries & C-sections
Intubation and conscious sedation (preferred)
EKG interpretation and basic procedural comfort
