Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Merit Health - Wesley (MS)

Job description

Location:
Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg, Mississippi offers a welcoming Southern community with a strong sense of culture and history, often referred to as "Hub City" for its central location in the state. The area provides an affordable cost of living, warm climate, and easy access to the Gulf Coast, making it an attractive destination for work and leisure.

Facility:
This established medical center provides comprehensive pediatric and neonatal care services to the surrounding community. The facility features a 10-bed department with strong support systems in place to ensure quality patient care and a positive working environment for locum providers.

Opportunity:
Board Certified - Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Job Details:

• Provide neonatal and perinatal medicine services with 3-5 patient encounters per shift
• Manage Level III NICU patients requiring advanced neonatal care
• Perform and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation including ETT, BiPAP/CPAP, and nitric oxide (iNO) therapy for both newborn and pediatric patients, including acute and chronic cases
• Perform neonatal and pediatric intubation (ETT/NT); pediatric intubation preferred
• Insert and manage central lines, arterial lines, and PA catheters
• Place hemodialysis catheters and perform UVC and UAC procedures
• Evaluate and manage acute volume and blood pressure issues
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including lumbar puncture, paracentesis, thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, and needle pneumothorax decompression
• Perform exchange transfusions
• Attend high-risk C-sections as required
• Provide X-ray and EKG interpretation
• Perform suturing of minor lacerations
• Conscious and deep sedation preferred
• PALS certification required
• Must hold an active Mississippi license or IMLC
• Board certification required with an estimated credentialing timeframe of 7 days
• Nearest airports include PIB, GPT, JAN, and MSY