Pediatric Hospitalist Physician - Grass Valley, California

Job Description

Join a dedicated team at a family birth center in Grass Valley, CA, providing essential care to newborns and pediatric patients. This locum tenens position as a Pediatric Hospitalist offers a unique opportunity to work in a setting that combines inpatient and emergency department consultations. Available shifts include 24-hour call schedules, with responsibilities covering newborn rounds and high-risk delivery attendance.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Family Birth Center, Emergency Department, Inpatient
• Start Date: ASAP
• Schedule: 24-hour call, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
• Patient Population: Pediatric
• Location: Grass Valley, CA
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Daily rounds on newborns in the nursery
• Provide coverage for any newborn and delivery needs
• Conduct emergency department consultations
• Possible admissions from the ED to the inpatient setting
• Neonatal resuscitations and assistance with pediatric resuscitations, including potential airway management and venous access

Qualifications

• Board Certified or BE within 5 years
• Current state license and DEA certification
• Prior privileges at a Joint Commission accredited hospital in two of the last four years
• Orientation requirements as per facility needs

Working Hours

• 24-hour on-call shifts, typically from 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM
• Call coverage with 4 hours allotted daily for patient interactions or call-ins

Skills

• Proficient with Cerner EMR
• Experienced in neonatal/pediatric resuscitations and applicable procedures
• Strong collaboration with nurses, OB/Gyn, Anesthesiologists, and ED Physicians
• Ability to manage high-risk deliveries and emergency scenarios

Join our team in providing crucial pediatric care in a collaborative and supportive environment in Grass Valley, CA.