Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics - General/Other in Durant, OK

Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - General/Other
Location: Durant, OK
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Pediatrics
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Durant, OK
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Coverage Period: Aug 01, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Call Only (24-hour coverage)
  
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Beeper, 30-minute response, 1:3 ratio
  
• Call Type: Beeper
  
• Call Ratio: 1:3
  
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes
  
• Reason for Coverage: Call
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
  

• Average Daily Volume: 7 patients/day
  
• Admissions: 1
  
• Rounding: Both
  
• Phone Consults: 0.25
  

• EMR System: Cerner and Athena
  
• Support Staff: RNs: 7, Office Staff: 2
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
  
• Temporary Privileges Available: No
  

• Required:
  • Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff)
    
  • Ventilation Management (Newborn)
    
  • Acute
    
  • Intubation (ETT/NT)
    
  • Newborn
    
  • UVC
    
  • UAC
    
  • Needle pneumothorax
    
  • Decompression
    
• Preferred:
  • Chest tube insertion
    
  • Suturing minor lacerations
    
  • Circumcision (type)
    

• Board: Board Eligible (BE) required
  
• Licenses: Licensed in OK
  
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
  
• Fellowship: Required
  

• Provide on-call coverage for pediatric inpatients, responding to calls within 30 minutes
  
• Assess and manage acute neonatal and pediatric conditions, including intubation, ventilation, and decompression procedures
  
• Perform newborn evaluations, UVC/UAC placement, and circumcisions as clinically indicated
  
• Coordinate with nursing and office staff to ensure timely patient care and documentation
  
• Maintain accurate records in Cerner and Athena EMR systems