What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Hospitalist Physician position at MPLT Healthcare?
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Pediatrician to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a pediatric hospitalist/emergency medicine physician, providing 24/7 coverage of our Family Birthing Unit and Pediatric Emergency Department.
Responsibilities:
- Coverage of the 4-bed Pediatric Emergency Department with two pediatricians per shift.
- Floor duties including attending deliveries, neonatal resuscitation & intubation, arterial puncture, lumbar puncture, umbilical vein catheterization, and pediatric resuscitation.
Requirements:
- Board eligible or certified in pediatrics.
- Current Maryland license.
- Clean malpractice history.
- NRP/PALS certification.
- Demonstrated clinical skills including: attend deliveries, neonatal resuscitation & intubation, possibility for arterial puncture, lumbar puncture, umbilical vein catheterization, and pediatric resuscitation.
Working Conditions:
- Shifts are in-house (12 hours) - 7a-7p or 7p-7a.
- A mix of day and night shifts, with approximately 3 shifts per week.
- No on-call requirements.
Environment:
The program provides 24/7 coverage of the Family Birthing Unit, including a Level 2 nursery and 10-bed pediatric unit. We have a high-risk delivery service for patients 32 weeks and over.
With 20 beds in the Mother-Baby Unit and 4 beds in the Pediatric ED, we offer a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
Our EMR system is EPIC, ensuring seamless communication and efficient documentation.