Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

A health services system in Arizona is seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist to join its team in the Greater Phoenix area. This position offers all in-house coverage for newborn and pediatric patients in a hospital-based setting, with opportunities to support both day and night shifts.
About the Opportunity:
Shift:

Days

or

Nights
Schedule:

Monday to Sunday; minimum of 4 shifts per month
Hours:

7am to 4pm

or

7am to 8pm

or

7pm to 7:30am
Setting:

Inpatient, hospital-based
Responsibilities:
Provide inpatient pediatric and newborn coverage in a shared women's and children's tower
Care for healthy newborns in the nursery and manage acute care pediatric patients
Perform lumbar punctures when covering the floor and complete other required inpatient procedures as needed
Work collaboratively with on-site emergency department and PICU resources
Support resident teaching as part of an all in-house hospitalist team
Qualifications:
At least 1 year of experience caring for newborns or working as a Pediatric Hospitalist
Board Certified or truly Board Eligible in Pediatrics
1 to 2 years of experience out of Residency
Current AHA BLS and PALS certification
Active Arizona DEA registration
Ability to perform required inpatient procedures, including lumbar punctures