Pediatrician Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient and Clinic Facility in North Carolina

Job description

About the facility

This health system facility operates a comprehensive pediatric practice featuring 6 exam rooms and onsite laboratory services. The practice maintains a collaborative staffing model with 1 MD, 1 FNP, and 4 nurses/medical assistants providing quality pediatric care. The facility serves both outpatient clinic patients and provides nursery coverage with an average of one baby born per day.

About the facility location

North Carolina features diverse attractions including the Biltmore Estate, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Grandfather Mountain, alongside educational institutions like Appalachian State University. Visitors can experience outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River and pontoon charters at Wrightsville Beach. The region offers entertainment venues like Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Carowinds theme park, complemented by natural attractions including Linville Caverns and various scenic locations for sightseeing tours.

About the clinician's workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive pediatric care from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, managing 20 patients daily in the office with an average of one hospital admission per day. The position requires call coverage one night per week and one weekend per month, shared with a pediatrician, NP, and FM MD. Required attendance at C-sections when requested by OB provider is necessary, with no ICU or critical care duties required. The clinician will utilize EPIC EMR system for documentation and perform procedures including onsite lab work, circumcisions, ear irrigation, minor suturing, and POC testing for strep, flu, and RSV.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20
• Support staff: 1 MD, 1 FNP, 4 Nurses/MAs
• Patient population: Children
• Location type: On-Site

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