Pediatrician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Lake Tahoe, California

Job description

About the facility

The facility operates as a hospital/health system pediatric clinic providing comprehensive outpatient services. This clinic serves as part of a larger healthcare system offering integrated pediatric care to the community. The facility maintains modern equipment and follows established protocols for pediatric patient care.

About the facility location

California offers diverse regional attractions and year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. The state features natural wonders including national parks with mountainous regions and desert landscapes. Residents and visitors can enjoy various outdoor activities including hiking and biking, along with cultural attractions and recreational facilities throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive pediatric care in an outpatient clinic setting, working four days per week with a patient volume of 16-22 patients per day. Responsibilities include participating in a 1:5 call rotation from home, covering newborn nursery services, managing infrequent low acuity hospital admissions, and responding to parent calls. The position requires board certification in pediatrics and prescriptive authority, with all general pediatric procedures except circumcisions.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 16-22
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: Children
• Call ratio/schedule: 1:5
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

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