Pediatrics - Physician

Pediatrics - Physician at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital - SSM Health summary : The Pediatric Hospitalist provides specialized inpatient and emergency pediatric care in a hospital setting, including newborn rounds, attending deliveries, and responding to pediatric emergencies. They collaborate with medical teams to ensure timely and appropriate care for patients ranging from newborns to young adults. The role is based in the St. Louis Metro Area at a leading children’s hospital, offering part-time to full-time opportunities with flexible shifts.

BC / BE Pediatric Hospitalist - St. Louis Metro Area

Job Highlights :

Large Pediatric Group

Provide Pediatric ED coverage

Round on newborns

Attend c-sections / deliveries

12 hrs shifts day / night

NRP Certification

Professional Fulfillment

Various position needs - PRN, Part Time, Full Time

Locations throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area

The physician shall provide pediatric services to patients at designated hospital(s) or at other Program Sites as determined by the Program Director. The physician will be responsible for complying with all of the designated hospital bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and any such bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of any Program Site at which the physician performs services.

Hospital Clinical Duties :

Responsible for admission, management, and discharge of pediatric patients in conjunction with attending physicians as appropriate - No long-term "inpatient" care.

Evaluates patients and performs procedures as deemed appropriate by the Glennon Care Pediatrics Medical Director

Responds to requests from facility's Emergency Department for patient evaluation and treatment

Attends high-risk deliveries in the Program Site labor and delivery room

Attends normal deliveries, if requested, in the Program Site labor and delivery room except when acuity of patient elsewhere in-house or in emergency dictates otherwise

Be available at all times during scheduled shifts to provide care to neonates in the nursery as necessary to consult with the neonatologist as appropriate

Responds to requests for pediatric consults from other departments

Collaborates with advance practice nurses (APN) as needed

Collaborates with members of the Program team to ensure continuity, appropriateness, and timeliness of care to patients in program settings

Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country.#CardinalGlennon

As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following :

State-of-the-art clinical facilities like our Level IV NICU and our Level I Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Center

More than 200 specialists regarded as some of the leading pediatric expertsin the country

More than 60 services offered including emergency care, cardiology , neonatology , gastroenterology , and cancer care for kids

Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.

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