Pediatric Hospitalist, Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine St. Joseph Hospital (CA)

Job description

Location:
Eureka, CA

Eureka is a scenic coastal city nestled in Northern California, known for its stunning redwood forests, vibrant arts scene, and charming Victorian architecture. The area offers a peaceful and unique lifestyle with access to beautiful natural landscapes and outdoor recreation along the Northern California coastline.

Facility:
This hospital is a well-established healthcare facility serving the Northern California region, providing comprehensive inpatient care including neonatal and pediatric services. The facility maintains a strong commitment to quality patient care and offers a supportive environment for locum providers covering critical staffing needs.

Opportunity:
Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist - Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Job Details:

• Urgent locum tenens coverage needed; 24-hour beeper call schedule from 10/16 at 6am through 10/19 at 6am
• Provider must be a pediatric hospitalist with neonatology experience, or a neonatologist comfortable seeing general pediatric patients
• Approximately 80% NICU and 20% general pediatrics case mix
• NICU patient population includes newborn resuscitations and management of 32-week premature infants and above
• Must have a clean file with no malpractice history, NPDB flags, restrictions, terminations, or Medical Board actions
• Active California medical license required; IMLC not accepted
• Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required
• DEA required
• Estimated credentialing timeframe of 15 days
• Neonatal airway management including intubation (newborn and pediatric) required
• Management of neonatal air leak and pneumothorax including needle decompression required
• Emergent UVC placement in delivery room required
• UVC and UAC placement required
• Central line placement required
• Lumbar puncture required
• EKG interpretation required
• Invasive ventilation management (ETT) required
• Current CV, completed application, RFA, 24 months of relevant activity, and references on standby required at time of submission