Pediatrics Physician

Location:
Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia offers a rich blend of history, culture, and urban amenities in the heart of Pennsylvania. As one of America's oldest cities, it provides exceptional professional opportunities in healthcare while offering diverse neighborhoods, world-class restaurants, museums, and easy access to the East Coast corridor.

Facility:
This facility is a respected pediatric hospital specializing in comprehensive children's healthcare services. The institution provides advanced pediatric pulmonology care with dedicated inpatient and outpatient services, including specialized bronchoscopy capabilities and comprehensive support for pediatric respiratory conditions.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Pediatric Pulmonology

Job Details:

• One week per month commitment with combined inpatient, bronchoscopy, outpatient services, and call coverage

• Provide both day (inpatient) and night call coverage during assigned weeks

• Approximately 4 phone consults per day

• May involve ICU consults, though not exclusively ICU-focused

• Must be BE/BC in Pediatric Pulmonology

• Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted and unchallenged license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania

• Valid DEA Licensure required

• ACLS and PALS certifications required

• Experience with various pediatric ventilation management (acute and chronic) preferred

• Skills in intubation, conscious and deep sedation, central line placement, and various procedures preferred

• Experience with arterial lines, lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis preferred

• Must have ACTIVE Pennsylvania license as the need is immediate

• Estimated credentialing timeframe: 90 days

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