Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Hospitalist

Job Highlights

PRN, Part Time, or Full Time

About the role

Provides pediatric services to patients at designated hospital(s) or at other Program Sites as determined by the Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Admit, manage, and discharge pediatric patients in conjunction with attending physicians as appropriate
• Evaluate patients and perform procedures as deemed appropriate by the Glennon Care Pediatrics Medical Director
• Respond to requests from facility's Emergency Department for patient evaluation and treatment
• Attend high-risk deliveries in the Program Site labor and delivery room
• Attend normal deliveries, if requested, in the Program Site labor and delivery room except when acuity of patient elsewhere in-house or in emergency dictates otherwise
• Be available at all times during scheduled shifts to provide care to neonates in the nursery as necessary
• Consult with the neonatologist as appropriate
• Respond to requests for pediatric consults from other departments
• Collaborate with advance practice nurses (APN) as needed
• Collaborate with members of the Program team to ensure continuity, appropriateness, and timeliness of care to patients in Program settings

Requirements

• BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist certification
• NRP Certification
• 12-hour shifts day/night

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Current license to practice medicine in the state of Missouri
• Board certification in pediatrics
• Experience in pediatric hospitalist care
• Experience in neonatal care

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of pediatric hospitalist and neonatal care protocols

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Variety of shift options available including PRN, Part Time, and Full Time.

Location

Locations throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake Saint Louis, a state-designated Level III Trauma Center and a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center, is located in the scenic St. Charles County community of Lake St. Louis, Missouri. The hospital offers residents of western St. Charles, Lincoln, and Warren Counties exceptional health care close to home.