Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician Job

Posted 8 days ago

huntsville, alabama, united states · Onsite

About the job

AI Summary

This pediatric/neonatal-perinatal medicine role involves inpatient clinical and call duties, managing ventilation for newborns and pediatric patients, performing procedures like intubation, sedation, and line insertions, and supporting a Level II NICU. Additional responsibilities include diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, with the support of RNs and office staff.

Pediatrics/Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Description:

Specialty: Pediatrics/Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
Patient Volume: 10
Admissions: 3
Rounding Included: Yes
Support Staff: 4 RNs, 1 Office Staff

Shift Details:

Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
Shift/Call Schedule: TBD
Call Type: Beeper
Call Response Time: 10 mins
Callback: 10%
Phone Consults: 5

Required Procedures:

Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff), Ventilation Management (Newborn & Peds): Acute & Chronic
Intubation (ETT/NT): Newborn & Peds
Conscious & Deep Sedation, Central & Arterial lines, UVC, UAC, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Chest tube insertion, Needle Pneumothorax: Decompression
X-ray & EKG interpretation, PA Catheter, Exchange transfusion, Suturing minor lacerations, Circumcision (type) & Swallow studied
Peds: Nursery Level II/NICU, Ventilation Mgmt, ECMO, Chest tube insertion, Exchange transfusions
Hemodialysis catheter placement, Evaluation & Management of acute volume/BP issues, Diagnostic/Therapeutic taps (including Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis & Thoracentesis)

Additional Information:

Beds in the Department: 10
Trauma Level: II
EMR: Athena/Medhost
Resident/Teaching Supervision Required: Yes
Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Requirements:

Active AL License
Board Certified/Board Eligible

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