Pediatrics Physician

Pediatric Locum Coverage

Location: Pendleton, Oregon

Job Description:

• Provide 24/7 call coverage during specified dates
• Practice inpatient pediatric and neonatal care, including OB consultation and ED admissions
• 24-hour call coverage with 1-4 hours of onsite rounding

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily rounds, managing pediatric and newborn patients for approximately 1-4 hours onsite
• Handle on-call responsibilities, including newborn care from OB, admissions consults from ED, and med surge calls for neonate and pediatric patients
• Expertise required in neonatal resuscitation, intubation, lines, and emergency medication to stabilize and transfer if needed
• Manage approximately 1 admission per month from the ED
• Handle varied patient volume, typically 0-6 per day
• Provide solo coverage with no NICU support, stabilizing and transferring sick babies as necessary

Requirements:

• Board certification in Pediatrics or IM/FM with significant pediatric and neonatal experience if IM/FM
• Oregon license required
• Completion of a 3-year Pediatric Residency Program
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Experience managing inpatient care for at least 24 patients in the last 24 months
• Clean malpractice/background required for quick credentialing

Additional Information:

• Core privileges for Pediatrics: Treat patients from 0-18 years, manage admissions, and handle procedures such as venipuncture, laceration repair, and treatment of complex illnesses
• Care privileges for newborns: Provide care for all newborns, including those with life-threatening conditions