Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Job Description
Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Pediatric Hospitalist at a Level 3 trauma facility in a vibrant community. This role involves delivering comprehensive care to pediatric patients while collaborating closely with a dedicated medical staff. The position offers a flexible schedule with the option to work up to 3 consecutive 24-hour shifts, allowing for a balanced work-life integration.

Key Details
- Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
- Setting: Inpatient
- Start Date: ASAP
- Schedule: 24-hour shifts, with overnight call from home
- Patient Population: Pediatric
- Location: Yakima, WA
- Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Supportive credentialing assistance
- Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities
- Manage 3-6 pediatric patients per shift
- Conduct approximately 5 emergency department consults per shift
- Perform lumbar punctures, X-ray interpretation, EKG interpretation, and suturing minor lacerations

Qualifications
- Board Certified in Pediatrics
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- Fellowship in Pediatrics preferred
- Estimated credentialing timeframe: 60-90 days

Working Hours
- 24-hour shifts with the possibility of up to 3 consecutive shifts
- Overnight call taken from home

Skills
- Expertise in general pediatrics and hospitalist medicine
- Proficient in basic interpretations and procedures such as X-ray, EKG, and lumbar punctures
- Strong interpersonal skills for patient and family interactions

Embrace this opportunity to work in a well-equipped facility while accessing the potential for flexible shifts and collaboration in a supportive environment.