Pediatrics Physician

Coverage Details:

• Facility: Southern Tennessee Regional Health System
• Lawrenceburg, TN
  
• HCO: LifePoint Health
  
• Specialty: Pediatrics
  
• Provider Type: MD
  
• Request Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Practice Setting: Inpatient
  
• Start Date: August 10, 2026
  
• Duration: Ongoing
  
• EMR: MEDHOST
  
• Temporary Privileges Available
  
• Facility Accepts Multiple Providers

Practice Details:

• Average Patients per Shift: 3
  
• 6-Bed Department
  
• Admissions Required
  
• Rounding on Unassigned Patients

Requirements:

• Board Certified in Pediatrics
  
• Active Tennessee Medical License
  
• Fellowship Preferred
  
• PALS Required
  
• Estimated Credentialing: 10 Days

Call Details:

• 24-Hour Beeper Call Coverage
  
• Shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM
  
• Response Time: 30 Minutes
  
• No In-House Call Required
  
• Average Patient Contacts: Approximately 3 per 24-Hour Shift
  
• Approximately 3 Phone Consults
  
• Approximately 3 Admissions
  
• Call Coverage Includes New Births, Daily Rounding, and Pediatric Complications
  
• Physician is only required to report onsite when clinically necessary
  
• Onsite callback time does not include travel time
  
• Telephone calls and medical record reviews are not considered onsite callback
  
• Overtime requires prior facility approval
  
• Supporting documentation is required for callback and overtime hours submitted

Required Clinical Skills:

• Newborn & Pediatric Ventilation Management
  
• Intubation (Newborn & Pediatrics)
  
• Conscious & Deep Sedation
  
• Central & Arterial Line Placement
  
• UVC/UAC Placement
  
• Lumbar Puncture
  
• Thoracentesis
  
• Chest Tube Insertion
  
• Needle Pneumothorax Decompression
  
• X-ray & EKG Interpretation
  
• Exchange Transfusion
  
• Minor Laceration Suturing
  
• Circumcision
  
• Swallow Studies

Additional Information:

• Malpractice Insurance Provided by Vendor
  
• Travel and lodging details will be provided by the facility

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