We have an immediate need for a skilled Pediatric Physician to provide locum tenens coverage in a healthcare facility near Brookneal, VA. This short-term assignment offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience while working with a supportive team in an inpatient setting.
Assignment Highlights:
- Location: Near Brookneal, Virginia
- Assignment Duration: Nov 12, 2024 - November 15, 2024
- Coverage Type: Call-only, with 24-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 AM)
- Practice Setting: Inpatient (No outpatient requirement)
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems: Athena & Meditech
- Privileges: Temporary privileges available for immediate start, with credentialing approximately 60 days if required
Responsibilities:
- Provide 24-hour call coverage, addressing patient needs as they arise
- Attend all newborn deliveries and assist with C-sections
- Perform consults in the emergency department as needed
- Facilitate patient transfers and admit patients to the pediatric unit
Facility and Support:
- Department Beds: 6
- Support Staff: 2 Registered Nurses (RNs) per shift; no supervision of advanced practice providers required
- On-Site Resources: Specialty skills in neonatal and pediatric ventilation management, sedation, central line insertion, and more as needed for comprehensive pediatric care
Requirements:
- Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics
- Licensure: Active Virginia license or Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) eligibility
- Certifications: PALS and NRP required; ACLS, ABLS, and ATLS not required
- Skills Required: Proficiency in various pediatric procedures, including:
- Non-invasive and invasive ventilation management (newborn and pediatric)
- Intubation (ETT/NT for newborn and pediatric patients)
- Sedation (conscious and deep sedation)
- Central line, arterial line, UVC, and UAC placements
- Basic minor procedures such as lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, and suturing
Additional Details:
- Nearby Airport and Lodging: Travel and lodging options are conveniently accessible
- Insurance: Provided by the locum agency
- Emergency Privileging: Available for candidates with a clean background and active VA license
If you are a qualified Pediatric Physician seeking a locums assignment with excellent support and flexibility, we encourage you to apply today. Reference Job ID: to get more details on this rewarding opportunity near Brookneal, VA.
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