Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Hospitalist

BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist - St. Louis Metro Area

• Large Pediatric Group
• Provide Pediatric ED coverage
• Round on newborns
• Attend c-sections/deliveries
• 12 hrs shifts day/night
• NRP Certification
• Professional Fulfillment
• Various position needs - PRN, Part Time, Full Time
• Locations throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area

The physician shall provide pediatric services to patients at designated hospital(s) or at other Program Sites as determined by the Program Director. The physician will be responsible for complying with all of the designated hospital bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and any such bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of any Program Site at which the physician performs services.

Hospital Clinical Duties:

• Responsible for admission, management, and discharge of pediatric patients in conjunction with attending physicians as appropriate - No long-term "inpatient" care.
• Evaluates patients and performs procedures as deemed appropriate by the Glennon Care Pediatrics Medical Director
• Responds to requests from facility's Emergency Department for patient evaluation and treatment
• Attends high-risk deliveries in the Program Site labor and delivery room
• Attends normal deliveries, if requested, in the Program Site labor and delivery room except when acuity of patient elsewhere in house or in emergency dictates otherwise
• Be available at all times during scheduled shifts to provide care to neonates in the nursery as necessary to consult with the neonatologist as appropriate
• Responds to requests for pediatric consults from other departments
• Collaborates with advance practice nurses (APN) as needed
• Collaborates with members of the Program team to ensure continuity, appropriateness, and timeliness of care to patients in Program settings

About SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton:

SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, a Level I Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and a Level I Stroke Center, serves the medical needs of the expanding community in southwest St. Louis County.

Community Description:

Fenton, Missouri is a well-located community in the St. Louis metro area, offering residents a suburban setting with convenient access to shopping, dining, employers, and regional attractions. Residents enjoy local parks, recreation programs, community events, and outdoor spaces along the Meramec River. With its mix of neighborhood comfort, everyday amenities, and strong connection to the broader St. Louis region, Fenton offers a practical and inviting place to call home.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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