Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services
Not Specified, CA, USA

Healthcare
Pediatric Hospitalist
Newborn Care
High-risk Deliveries

Our job summary

The Pediatric Hospitalist Physician provides 24-hour call coverage at a Family Birth Center, managing newborn rounds, attending high-risk deliveries, and providing pediatric emergency consultations. The role supplements existing hospitalist coverage by filling gaps, focusing primarily on newborn and pediatric patient care without NICU responsibilities. Required qualifications include board certification, state medical license, and experience in neonatal resuscitation and emergency pediatric care.

This position is a 24-hour Pediatric/Newborn Hospitalist call coverage role at a Family Birth Center in CA. The clinician will manage newborn rounding, attend high-risk deliveries, provide ED consultations, and admit pediatric patients when necessary (rare). The role is designed to fill coverage gaps and supplement the facility s locum pool.

Dates / Schedule

Required Dates:January 1 3
Shift Structure:24-hour call, 7am 7am
Call Expectations: On-call from home with 4 gratis hours/day for patient care or call-ins
Average Callback Hours: 0.75 hours

Job Details & Responsibilities

Setting: Family Birth Center (L&D, Nursery), Emergency Department, Inpatient
Primary Duties:
- Daily newborn rounds
- Coverage for newborn/delivery needs
- ED consultations for pediatric patients
- Rare admissions of pediatric patients from the ED to inpatient
Delivery Attendance:
- Attend high-risk or concerning deliveries; RN & RT attend all deliveries
- C-sections as needed
Annual Delivery Volume: deliveries/year ( per month)
Required Clinical Skills & Procedures:
- Neonatal resuscitation and associated procedures
- Assist with pediatric resuscitations in ED or inpatient settings
- Potential airway management, venous access, and other applicable procedures
Procedures Not Required: Circumcisions (typically done outpatient after discharge)
No NICU on site
Coverage Areas: Nursery and ED consults (no inpatient pediatrics department)
EMR: Cerner
Support Staff: L&D nurses, OB/Gyn, Anesthesia, ED physicians, Hospitalists, Tele-Intensivists
Reason for Need: Coverage gaps; expansion of locum pool

Credentialing

Timeframe: Standard; provider must have privileges at a Joint Commission accredited hospital for 2 of the last 4 years
Additional Facilities: No additional credentialing
Billing Enrollment: Not in lieu of an existing provider (60-day rule does not apply)

Required Skills & Qualifications

Board Certification: BC or BE within 5 years Required
State Medical License:Required
DEA: Required by time of credentialing
Malpractice Coverage: Highly preferred
Availability: Must be fully available for Jan 1 3 only at name clear

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