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: #j-254894 to get more details on this rewarding opportunity near Brookneal, VA.