Physician - Critical Care Pediatric

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Critical Care Pediatric
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Columbia, SC
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 23, 2026
  
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Sat – Sun, 7a – 7a (24hr on-campus)
  
• Call Type: In-House
  
• Call Ratio: Weekends only
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (Airfare, rental car or mileage, housing provided onsite in on-call room)
  

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics
  
• Patient Volume/Census: 11
  
• Rounding: Rounds with 2-3 peds/ED residents
  
• Case Mix: Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Cardiac/Respiratory Arrest, Sepsis, Renal Failure, Poisoning, Traumatic Injuries
  

• EMR System: Epic
  
• Specialty Backup Available: Radiology, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Urology, Hem/Onc, Psychiatry
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  
• Credentialing Timeline: 60-90 days
  

• Vent Management
  
• Chest Tube Insertion
  
• Central & Arterial Lines
  
• Transfusions
  
• ICP Evaluation
  
• Hemodialysis
  
• Diagnostic Taps
  
• Ultrasound POC
  

• Licenses: Active SC License
  
• Board: BC in Critical Care
  
• DEA: Yes
  
• Certifications: PALS, ACLS, BLS
  
• Experience: Minimum 1 year
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean background ONLY; Must be out of training and practicing for at least 2 years
  

• Provide 24-hour on-campus call coverage on weekends (Sat 7a – Mon 7a)
  
• Round with 2-3 pediatric/ED residents and supervise overnight call with 1 resident
  
• Manage medical conditions including cardiac/respiratory arrest, sepsis, renal failure, and poisoning
  
• Provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients
  
• Treat traumatic injuries such as blunt force/penetrating injuries, fractures, and dislocations