Pediatric Critical Care Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient Facility in Georgia

Job description

About the facility

This hospital in East Georgia will feature a new 16-bed ICU opening in September along with inpatient pulmonary consultation services and outpatient pulmonary services. The facility maintains modern critical care capabilities with EPIC EMR system implementation. The hospital requires locum support to ensure adequate coverage at opening while permanent staffing recruitment continues.

About the facility location

Blue Ridge offers diverse outdoor activities and attractions nestled in the North Georgia Mountains. Visitors can experience scenic train rides, explore waterfalls and state parks including Tallulah Gorge and Amicalola Falls, and enjoy recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, zip lining, and horseback riding. The area features wineries like Chateau Elan and Wolf Mountain Vineyards, with Brasstown Bald Mountain located 29 miles away providing additional mountain recreation opportunities.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive pediatric critical care coverage in a new 16-bed ICU scheduled to open in September. The position requires day shift coverage from 7 AM to 7 PM on a week on/week off schedule, alternating with a hired physician. Responsibilities include managing critically ill pediatric patients in the ICU setting with call requirements as needed. The clinician will utilize EPIC EMR for all documentation and work collaboratively with anesthesia support.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: Variable
• Support staff: 4 Pulm & CC physicians and 5 CC APPs
• Patient population: Children
• Location type: On-Site
• Shift time(s): Day shift 7 AM - 7 PM, week on/week off schedule
• Certifications required: Board certification required

Your dedicated recruiter

Mike Davis

Call / Text: (770) 643-5638
Email: mdavis@locumtenens.com

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