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Prolocums

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Prolocums, Altoona, Pennsylvania, us, 16603


Coverage type:Mon-Sun 8a-430p Rounding24hr Call 8a-8a with 30 min call back

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSActive PA License or providers who need to obtain a licenseDEA Required: Yes Active StateBoard Status: Board Certified, Board EligibleRequired Certifications: CPR, PALS, NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramMinimum Years Experience (if applicable): 2Requirement Procedures: Stabilization of a critical newborn to transfer; neonatal resuscitation; Intubation; Lumbar puncture; Peripheral venous access; Umbilical catheter placement; Circumcision; Thoracentesis; CPAP supervision

JOB INFORMATIONTypical Day: round daily in newborn nursey; average of 6 patients; round in level 2 nursery average of 4 patients; round in pediatric inpatient unit average of 3 patients. Be on call for 24hrs a day for deliveries. UPMC Altoona has a 22-bassinet level 1 well infant nursery, an 8-bed level 2 neonatalintermediate care unit, and a 12-bed inpatient pediatric unit.Provider will work soloOther Specialties Onsite: OB-GYNs, in-house anesthesiology: MD and CRNA. Multiple medical and surgical specialists in-house or on-call. UPMCTypical Cases Seen: Majority was well infants, routine delivery, however there is a level 2 nursery for newborns requiring a higher level of care.AVG Inpatient per Day: 15AVG Admissions per Day: 3Privileges Available: TempNo APP/Midlevel CoverageEMR: CernerTime to Credential: 2-4 weeks