Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Physician Pediatric Hospitalist Locum Tenens Description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Pediatrician / Pediatric Hospitalist for a locum tenens opportunity in Potsdam, New York . This role provides 24-hour call coverage for newborns and pediatric patients and includes responsibilities across the newborn nursery, high-risk deliveries, emergency department consultations, and the pediatric inpatient unit.

The provider may remain outside the hospital when there are no acute hospital issues but must be able to return to the hospital within 20 minutes at all times while on call .

About the facility

This is an acute care hospital serving pediatric and newborn patients.

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Adult Level III/IV
• Pediatric/Newborn Unit: Typically 4 10 newborns and 0 3 pediatric inpatients
• Nursery Level: Level 1 nursery
• Acuity: High-risk deliveries are managed, with the ability to resuscitate and stabilize critically ill newborns pending transfer to a NICU approximately 2.5 hours away in good conditions.
• Staffing: 1 pediatric MD (locum or staff), 1 obstetrics MD and/or midwife
• NP: None
• LPN: None
• CNA/CMA: Yes
• Tech: None
• Anesthesia: 24/7 anesthesia coverage by CRNA or MD
• Medication System: Automated medication dispensing system not applicable
• Charting: Epic, with templates and order sets available
• Float: None

Compensation:

Pay Rate: Details can be discussed further after applying to the job posting.

• 4 hours gratis if called in for patient care
• Travel expenses reimbursed, including:
  • Mileage
  • Rental car
  • Hotel
  • Flight
• Malpractice Covered

Job Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour pediatric hospitalist call coverage.
• Provide care for patients in the newborn nursery .
• Attend and manage high-risk deliveries .
• Provide ER consultations .
• Provide coverage for the pediatric inpatient unit .
• Resuscitate and stabilize critically ill newborns when necessary pending transport to a NICU.
• Respond to acute hospital issues while on call.
• Remain within 20 minutes of the hospital at all times while on call.
• Participate in both weekday and weekend coverage .
• Multiple consecutive 24-hour shifts may be available based on coverage needs.
• Use Epic for clinical documentation, utilizing available templates and order sets.
• Use a personal cell phone for hospital calls.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures related to patient care and call coverage.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Pediatrics required.
• Board Eligible candidates are not accepted.
• Residents and Fellows are not accepted.
• Active New York State medical license in hand required.
• Candidate must have Epic experience .
• NRP, PALS, and BLS required.
• AHA or RQI certifications accepted/required.
• DEA: No specific requirement listed.
• CSR: No specific requirement listed.
• Minimum years of experience: Not specified.
• Teaching hospital experience: Not specified.
• Trauma Level I experience: Not specified.
• Trauma Level II experience: Not specified.
• Willingness to obtain a license: No NY license must already be in hand.
• Ensure work history is current and up to date.
• No employment gaps of 30+ days .
• If malpractice is involved, whether dismissed or not, a physician statement is required .

Working Hours

• 24-hour call shifts
• Standard shift: 7:00 AM 7:00 AM
• Approximately 5 7 shifts per month
• Weekday and weekend coverage required
• No block schedule
• Multiple consecutive 24-hour shifts may be available depending on coverage requirements.
• Provider may remain out of the hospital when there are no acute hospital issues.
• Must be able to return to the hospital within 20 minutes while on call.
• 4 hours gratis if called into the hospital for patient care.
• Personal cell phone used for hospital calls.

Observed holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• Christmas

Holiday coverage is defined as 7:00 PM the day before through 7:00 AM the day after .

Skills

Required clinical certifications:

• NRP
• PALS
• BLS
• AHA or RQI certification

Required clinical capabilities:

• Pediatric inpatient care
• Newborn nursery care
• High-risk delivery attendance
• Newborn resuscitation and stabilization
• ER/pediatric emergency consultation
• Pediatric hospitalist coverage
• Ability to stabilize critically ill newborns pending NICU transport

Technical/operational skills:

• Epic charting experience
• Ability to use Epic templates and order sets
• Ability to respond promptly to hospital calls
• Ability to remain within 20 minutes of the hospital while on call
• Ability to work independently during 24-hour call coverage
• Ability to provide weekday and weekend coverage
• Ability to use a personal cell phone for hospital communications

Dress Code:

• Scrubs or business casual
• Closed-toe shoes
• Any hair color accepted
• No false nails
• Tattoos accepted
• Piercings accepted