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Pediatric Emergency Physician - (EM Peds, ER Peds) Locum Tenens
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric-Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/30/17
Job Category

Physician

Profession

Emergency Medicine - Pediatric

Specialty

Shift

Varied Shift

Duration

6 Months

Start Date

ASAP

Pay Rate

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Job Description & Requirements

Pediatric Emergency Physician - (EM Peds, ER Peds) Locum Tenens

3 positions in one: PEM Dept, Ped Hospitalists, nursery rounding

oThis assignment will begin immediately following the privileging of the candidate

oThis will be on ongoing assignment until a permanent physician has been recruited

oPrivileging will take 45-60 days

oAnnual volume is 16k Children's Hospital

oLevel IIb Special Care Nursery on site

oThe ED has 6 ped beds

oInpatient unit has 14 ped beds

o4-10PPD

oClient will accept BC PEM or BC/BE Pediatrics with EM experience

o8-12 hour shifts, approx 20-30 hrs/wk

oShift times vary

oRounding 5-7 hours per day on inpatient unit & nursery

oNo deliveries or long-term ventilators

oVentilators are available for patients awaiting transfer

oProcedures include lumbar punctures and incision and drainage

oBackup support from Neonatologists, ED Ped NPs, RNs & Resp. Therapists

oEMR system is MedHost

oInpatient charting is done on paper

oClient will pay for travel and lodging

Specializing in the diagnosis and care of children and teenagers who are acutely ill, suffering from life-threatening conditions or injured, pediatric emergency physicians(locum tenens) are required to treat a plethora of ailments. These physicians must be able to deal with medical emergencies, often treating patients who have incurred trauma or are suffering from exotic illnesses. As with any pediatric specialty, easing anxiety and pain is paramount in pediatric emergency care.

Required Qualifications

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Preferred Qualifications

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About the Facility

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Facility Location

With its cobblestone streets, elegant brownstones, acres of public greens and gardens and historical attractions, Boston combines the charm of yesteryear with the buzz of a highly sophisticated, modern city. Enjoy the rewarding travel assignments that this New England city has to offer, while indulging in Boston’s old-world ambiance.

Job Benefits

Staff Care typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for contractor physicians and other specialists with whom we match to client opportunities. In addition, Staff Care locum tenens positions regularly receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team to handle all travel, lodging, rental, and transportation needs.

About the Company

Staff Care, an AMN Healthcare company, is the nation's leader in locum tenens staffing. We provide flexible, temporary employment options for physicians, clinicians, and other allied health professionals in all specialties with a variety of healthcare organizations, typically with interim contracts lasting from one week to one year. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.