ProLocums
Pediatrics Physician
ProLocums, Athens, Tennessee, United States, 37303
Specialty: PediatricsStart date: Aug 1 2022End date: OngoingCoverage type: Call OnlySchedule: Please direct communication through Locumsmart.Coverage: PediatricsWeekend pediatric call coverage beginning in August.Call coverage for OB and ER at least 3 weekends per month (Friday 6p Monday 6a).The hours could likely be shifted if neededWill you accept multiple providers?YesReason for coverage: Ped leaving call staffSchedule/hoursFri 6p - Mon 6amCall schedule (i.e. 1:3 weekday and 1:3 weekend):Sole provider covering weekendsCall back % Avg 1 newborn delivery/day; ER call appr 1/weekendPatient per day per physician- Max 5, usuallyEMR/Documentation-MedhostSupport staff (Other MDs, NP/PA, RN etc)-ER and OB physicians, staff RNsWilling to consider non-licensed or IMLC providers-Neonate APPBoard certification required or preferred?-YesCertifications required (ATLS, BLS, ACLS, PALS)PALS, NRPWhat is the average patient census per doctor per day-5Procedures:Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff)-YesVentilation Management (Newborn)-YesAcute-Yesbut will transfer following intubationChronic-NoVentilation Management (Pediatric)-NoAcute-NoChronic-NoIntubation (ETT/NT)-YesNewborn-yesfor rescue and transportPediatrics-yesfor rescue and transport; Most prevalent is ER physician to intubate and transferConscious sedation-NoDeep sedation-NoCentral line-NoArterial lines-NoUVC-YesUAC-YesLumbar puncture-NoParacentesis-NoThoracentesis-NoChest tube insertion-Noneedle pneumothorax-NoDecompression-NoX-ray interpretation-NoEKG interpretation-YesExchange transfusion-YesSuturing minor lacerations-Yes, ER would more likely handleCircumcision (type)-No