Pediatrics Physician

Location:
Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg, Mississippi offers a welcoming Southern community with a lower cost of living and a warm climate, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals. Known as the "Hub City," it provides easy access to the Gulf Coast and major metropolitan areas while offering a rich cultural and dining scene.

Facility:
This well-established medical center provides comprehensive neonatal and pediatric care services to the surrounding community. The facility features a 10-bed department with strong support systems in place to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and a collaborative working environment.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Job Details:
Provide comprehensive neonatal and pediatric care with 3-5 patient encounters per shift
Must be board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Active Mississippi medical license or IMLC required
PALS certification required
Estimated credentialing timeframe of 7 days
Manage Level III NICU patients
Perform and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation including ETT, BiPAP/CPAP, and nitric oxide (iNO) therapy
Manage both acute and chronic ventilation for newborn and pediatric patients
Perform endotracheal/nasotracheal intubation in newborns
Placement and management of central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters
Perform umbilical venous catheter (UVC) and umbilical arterial catheter (UAC) placement
Perform chest tube insertions and needle pneumothorax decompression
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including lumbar puncture, paracentesis, and thoracentesis
Perform exchange transfusions and hemodialysis catheter placement
Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues in neonatal patients
Attend high-risk C-sections as required
Perform X-ray and EKG interpretation
Suturing of minor lacerations required
Nearest airports include PIB, GPT, JAN, and MSY

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.