Pediatrician

Job Opportunity

JOB OVERVIEW

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Pediatrics

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Durant, OK 74701

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

COVERAGE DATES:

Aug 1, 2026 - Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

Average Daily Volume: 7 patients/day

Admissions: 1

Rounding: Both

Phone Consults: 0.25

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System: Cerner and Athena

Support Staff: RNs: 7, Office Staff: 2

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required: No

Temporary Privileges Available: No

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

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)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Board: Board Eligible (BE) required

Licenses: Licensed in OK

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS

Fellowship: Required

Duties & Responsibilities

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