Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

• Job Title: Physician – Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Wellsboro, PA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Sep 15, 2025 – Ongoing
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call, 7a – 7a
• Call Type: Telephone with 30-minute response.
• Call Ratio: Solo coverage.
• Call Response Time: 30 minutes

COVERAGE DATES:

• September 17, 2025 (7a) – September 22, 2025 (7a)
• Future dates TBD – anticipated 1–2 weeks per month, ongoing.

PATIENT INFORMATION:

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics only (100% pediatric coverage).
• Patient Volume/Census: No inpatient pediatrics; hospital licensed for 5 inpatient couplet rooms.
• Admissions: 0–3 average admissions per call shift.
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Pediatric admissions and consultations only.

FACILITY INFORMATION:

• No. of Beds in Department: 5 inpatient couplet rooms (licensed).
• EMR System: Cerner
• Reason for Coverage: Candidate retiring.

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE:

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes (Full & Temp available).
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 30 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (Airfare, Mileage, Lodging, Rental Car)
• Airfare: Economy, no upgrades, 1 checked bag.
• Lodging: $150/night cap (no incidentals; Syncx preferred hotels available).
• Mileage: IRS mileage rates.
• Rental Car: April–November mid-size car ($50/day); December–March mid-size 4WD SUV ($75/day).

REQUIRED PROCEDURES:

• Pediatric call coverage only (no specific procedures listed).

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licenses: Active Pennsylvania medical license (IMLC accepted).
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics
• DEA: Active DEA Certification required.
• Certifications: NALS, PALS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty.
• Other Qualifications: Comfortable managing pediatric admissions and consultations independently.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide 24-hour pediatric hospitalist call coverage.
• Respond to pediatric admissions and telephone consults within 30 minutes.
• Manage average of 0–3 admissions per call shift.
• Work independently as solo provider.
• Document care and consultations accurately in Cerner EMR.

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