Locum Tenens Critical Care Pediatric Physician Opportunity Near High Point, NC

We are seeking a skilled Critical Care Pediatric Physician for a locum tenens position near High Point, NC. This role is available ASAP and ongoing, with a focus on providing specialized care in a pediatric critical care unit.

Position Overview:

• Position: Critical Care Pediatric Physician


• Location: Near High Point, NC


• Dates: ASAP - Ongoing


• Shift Type: Night Shifts


• Shift Description: Weeknights, 5 PM - 8 AM (night call coverage)


• Schedule: 1 week at a time, Monday to Friday (flexible, not every week)

Job Details:

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  Facility Type: Hospital-based, 4-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)

  
  


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  Department Description: Community hospital unit functioning as a step-down unit. Very sick children are transferred to larger centers. No Dialysis or ECMO. Providers will supervise UNC residents rotating to the facility.

  
  


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  Average Daily Census: 1-3 patients, can increase to 5-6 during peak times.

  
  


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  Patient Age Group: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents

  
  


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  Procedures:

  
  
  
  
  • Central lines
  
  
  • Arterial lines
  
  
  • Mechanical ventilation
  
  
  • US-guided lines
  
  
  • Glidescope intubation
  
  
  • Intubation of pediatric patients
  
  
  • Lumbar puncture (LP)
  
  
  • CVP lines
  
  
  
  


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  Support Staff: Pediatric residents cover the unit.

  
  


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  Workload: Increase during winter months.

  
  

Certification Requirements:

• Board Certification: Critical Care Pediatric (Required)


• State License: North Carolina (Required; must be active)


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • BLS (Preferred)
  
  
  • PALS (Preferred)
  
  
  
  


• DEA: Required


• Charting Experience: Epic (Required)


• Experience: No specific years required; however, experience in the listed procedures is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Vaccinations: No mandatory COVID or flu vaccines, but flu vaccination is encouraged during the flu season.


• Flexibility: The facility is open to flexible scheduling options, including consideration for day coverage if desired by the provider.

If you are a dedicated Critical Care Pediatric Physician looking for a locum tenens role with a supportive environment and a flexible schedule, apply today!

Job ID: j-243971