Pediatrics Physician

Location:
Enterprise, AL

Enterprise offers a welcoming small-town environment in southeastern Alabama with a strong sense of community and family-friendly atmosphere. The area provides an excellent quality of life with affordable living costs and easy access to both Montgomery and the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.

Facility:
This medical center provides comprehensive healthcare services to the local community with a focus on pediatric care. The facility features a 6-bed pediatric department and maintains strong relationships with local pediatric practices to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.

Opportunity:
Physician - Pediatrics

Job Details:

• Provide coverage for local pediatric practice with focus on birth-related care only

• Handle 0-5 patient encounters per shift in a 6-bed department

• Coverage typically involves one weekend per month and some holidays

• No emergency room or operating room call back required

• Admissions required but occur very infrequently

• Must be licensed in Alabama or hold IMLC credentials

• Board certification eligible required (board certification not mandatory)

• Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and PALS

• Credentialing timeframe approximately 45 days

• Comprehensive procedural skills required including ventilation management for newborns and pediatrics

• Must be proficient in intubation, conscious and deep sedation, central lines, and arterial lines

• Advanced procedures include UVC, UAC, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, and chest tube insertion

• Additional skills required: circumcision, X-ray and EKG interpretation, suturing, and swallow studies

• Level 3 pediatric facility designation

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.