Pediatrician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Massachusetts
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- Temporary
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-210467-MD-MA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: August 10-21 (would need all dates covered)
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This private practice pediatric facility serves patients from newborn through 21 years of age in an outpatient clinic setting. The practice maintains a supportive environment with dedicated medical assistants, nursing staff, and administrative support. Credentialing can be completed within 1-2 days to facilitate rapid deployment.
About the Facility Location
Framingham offers access to diverse attractions within the greater Boston area, including the New England Aquarium and scenic harbor sunset cruises that showcase the city‘s skyline and Inner Harbor Islands. The area features cultural venues such as art museums and galleries, with nearby educational institutions like Smith College hosting rotating exhibitions. Local events include festivals and performances throughout the region, with entertainment options ranging from dance festivals to various seasonal activities.
About the Clinician‘s Workday
The clinician will deliver comprehensive outpatient pediatric care for patients ranging from newborns to 21 years of age, managing 12-15 patients daily with emphasis on routine physicals and sick visits. Responsibilities include maintaining call coverage until 10:00 PM with triage service support that minimizes direct physician contact, with major cases referred to Mass General or Children‘s Hospital. The position requires board certification or eligibility, current COVID and flu vaccinations, and adherence to chart-as-you-go documentation practices while maintaining flexible lunch scheduling with continued call availability.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 12-15
Support Staff: 1 medical assistant, 1 nurse, and 1 secretary
Patient Population: Children
Call Ratio/Schedule: Call until 10PM at night every day / have triage service to potentially answer calls so very few ever get to the doc / if major
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
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