Physician / Pediatrics / Pennsylvania / Locum tenens / Pediatrician Locum - Pennsylvania Job
LTO
Altoona, PA, 16601, USA
Altoona, PA, 16601, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- pediatrician
- locum tenens
- pediatrics
Seeking a full-time board certified or board eligible pediatrician locum tenens in Pennsylvania to provide both outpatient and inpatient pediatric care, including nursery and emergency services. The role requires pediatric residency completion, relevant certifications, and licensure in Pennsylvania, with responsibilities covering scheduled and walk-in patients, nursery care, and certain high-risk procedures. The position involves working in a hospital setting with supportive medical staff and equipment, including call duties shared with other physicians.
STARTING JULY 5 - ONGOING (As long as you can fill)The Position: Full-time Monday Through Friday Office hours 9-4 five days a week Average 25-35 patients daily 80% scheduled 20% walk ins Call on 1:3 2 other physicians in practice No midlevels After Hours patients seen in the EM For EM Pediatric Patients (FDR Admits) Inpatient light 2% Inpatient census 0-4 Nursery Census 0-3 Level 1 Nursery 45 Births per month average Staff/Equipment 8 Exam Rooms RN/LPN/Lap Tech Respiratory Therapist Crash Cart Inhaler 02 Audiometer Nebulizer Airway IV Supplies Suction/Aspirator Peak/flow meters Lab Services Procedures required Outpatient Pediatrics Inpatient Pediatrics Nursery Level 1 Central Line Placement (umbilical catheters) High Risk and C-section deliveries Circumcision Preferred Skills Chest Tube Insertion Diagnostic/therapeutic tapsQualifications: Graduate of an Accredited Pediatric Residency Board Certified or Board Eligible and within 5 years of residency NRP, PALS, BLS Certifications Required Will look at PED and PEDOP License to Practice in the Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaThe Hospital 42 Beds 500 deliveries annually 3 Obstetricians 1 midwife No midlevels No home deliveries In-house Anesthesia Level I NICU High Risk come CONEMAUGH No assist for C section




