A facility in Alabama is seeking a locum tenens pediatric hospitalist to assist with weekend and vacation coverage starting in late November through January 2020. Shifts are 7am-7am for 24-hour call. Weekend coverage typically starts on Fridays at 4pm or 5pm and lasts until Sundays at 5pm or 6pm. The average case load on weekend days is 0-5. The facility handles 85-100 deliveries per month. Pediatric hospitalists attend all deliveries with the OB and round on newborns until they are discharged. There are very few inpatient general peds cases. Pediatric hospitalists may admit if pediatric patients come into the ER, mostly for low acuity or observation for respiratory or dehydration cases. Required procedures include circumcisions, lumbar punctures, and possibly intubations for neonates during emergencies. High risk, NICU, or high acuity pediatric cases are transferred out. Candidates must be board certified with PALS and NRP certifications. EMR system is used for documentation.

Dates Needed: November 24 - January 27, 2020
Hours Per Day: 8
Geographic Setting: Suburban
Assignment Type: Inpatient
Assignment Duration: Locums
Facility Type: Hospital
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Patient Population: Peds
Government: No

Additional Information:

• Intubations
• Level I
• Circumcision

Kendall Ague