Pediatric Critical Care Physician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Pediatric Critical Care

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Flagstaff, AZ

• Service Setting: Inpatient/Pediatric ICU

• Coverage Period: 10/26/2026 – 11/01/2026

- Ongoing coverage need

• Coverage Type: Call Only

• Call Schedule: 24-hr shifts

- 1 week per month

COVERAGE DATES

• October 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM – November 1, 2026 at 6:00 AM

• Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatric patients ages 0–18

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 7–15 patients per day

• Rounding: Morning rounds

• Case Mix: Pediatric ICU and general pediatric patients

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner

• Support Staff Available: NPs onsite during the day and evening

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions and declinations allowed

• Flu Vaccine: Required; medical/religious exemptions and declinations allowed

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Bill Rate: TBD

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Coding

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics

• Licenses: Arizona Medical License Required or IMLC LOQ

• Willing to License: Yes

• DEA: Required

• Certifications: BLS and PALS Required

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of PICU experience

• Other Qualifications: Must be comfortable managing pediatric patients ages 0–18 in the PICU and inpatient pediatric setting

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide 24-hour Pediatric Critical Care on-call coverage.

• Conduct morning rounds and manage Pediatric ICU patients.

• Evaluate and manage pediatric patients ages 0–18.

• Provide care for approximately 7–15 patients per day.

• Respond to clinical needs throughout the 24-hour coverage period.

• Collaborate with onsite Nurse Practitioners and hospital clinical staff.

• Complete required coding and clinical documentation.

• Document patient care using Cerner.

• Maintain compliance with facility credentialing and clinical requirements.