Physician Pediatrics - Competitive Salary

Job Description

• Responsible for Level IIB Special Care Nursery.
• Required to round on pediatric inpatients, well babies, and special care nursery.
• Perform procedures including circumcisions, frenotomy, lumbar puncture, intubation, and UVC placement.
• Manage infants born at 32 weeks and above, including CPAP, surfactant, and ventilator care.
• Average of 1,000 deliveries per year.
• Average daily census: 12 patients, including 2 pediatric inpatients, 8 well newborns, and 4 special care.
• Emergency department consults and limited outpatient medical consults.
• Provide newborn care and attend high-risk deliveries.
• Six 24-hour shifts per 28-day block.
• 48-hour shifts from 8 am Saturday to 8 am Monday.
• All call is in-house with access to a call room.
• Average number of patients per day: 8-10.
• Types of cases include well babies, low-acuity pediatric patients (reactive airway, RSV, dehydration), special care for 32 weeks and up, and ER consults.
• Preference for candidates with an Ohio license.
• Must be NRP and PALS certified.
• Preference for candidates trained in circumcision and frenotomy.
• Support staff includes floor nurses and a pediatric educator.
• Sole provider on duty.
• Nationwide Children’s Hospital collaborative partnership with access to pediatric specialists, research, and clinical trials.
• Local administration and decision-making with invested leadership seeking input.
• Preference for candidates within driving distance; hotel accommodations may be provided for multiple-day commitments.