Physician / Hospitalist / North Carolina / Locum Tenens / Locums Pediatrics Job

We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Pediatrician for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity near Greensboro, NC. This role is ideal for a physician looking to provide essential pediatric care in an inpatient setting, with a focus on call coverage. The position is available immediately and offers flexible scheduling to accommodate your preferences.

• Specialty: Pediatrics
• Location: Near Greensboro, NC
• Start Date: ASAP
• End Date: Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Practice Setting: Inpatient
• EMR Systems: Athena & Meditech
• Job ID: j-244202

• 24-Hour Call Coverage:

  • Provide continuous 24-hour call coverage from 10:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
  • Handle all newborn care, including attending all deliveries and performing circumcisions as needed.
  • Provide coverage for c-sections and manage any neonatal resuscitation or stabilization required immediately after birth.

• Emergency Department Consults:

  • Respond to pediatric consults in the Emergency Department when requested.
  • Assist with the facilitation of transfers to higher levels of care if necessary.

• Pediatric Unit Admissions:

  • Admit pediatric patients to the inpatient unit as required.
  • Provide ongoing care and rounding for pediatric patients in the unit, ensuring comprehensive treatment and monitoring.

• Board Certification: Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Pediatrics.
• Fellowship: Completion of a Pediatrics fellowship is required.
• Licensing: Must hold an active medical license in Virginia.
• Certifications Required:
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is mandatory.
• Hospital Privileges: Not required.
• Temporary Privileges: Available, with an estimated credentialing timeframe of 60 days.

• Inpatient Setting:

  • The practice is set within an inpatient environment, focusing on pediatric care.
  • The department consists of 6 beds, and patient volumes vary depending on the day.
  • Rounding responsibilities will include both assigned and unassigned pediatric patients, ensuring thorough and compassionate care.

• Holidays Included:

  • Coverage is required for major holidays including New Year's Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

This locum tenens position offers an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of pediatric patients in a dynamic and supportive environment. The flexible nature of the call coverage allows you to maintain a balanced lifestyle while providing critical care to young patients. If you are a Pediatrician who thrives in an inpatient setting and is looking for a rewarding locum tenens role near Greensboro, NC, this opportunity is ideal for you.