Pediatric Hospitalist Physician at SSM Health

BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist - ED & Nursery - St. Louis Metro AreaJob Highlights:PRN, Part Time, or Full TimeLarge Pediatric GroupProvide Pediatric ED coverageRound on newbornsAttend c-sections/deliveriesNRP Certification12 hrs shifts day/nightProfessional FulfillmentVarious position needs - PRN, Part Time, Full TimeLocations throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan areaThe 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 DirectorResponds to requests from facility's Emergency Department for patient evaluation and treatmentAttends high-risk deliveries in the Program Site labor and delivery roomAttends normal deliveries, if requested, in the Program Site labor and delivery room except when acuity of patient elsewhere in-house or in emergency dictates otherwiseBe available at all times during scheduled shifts to provide care to neonates in the nursery as necessary to consult with the neonatologist as appropriateResponds to requests for pediatric consults from other departmentsCollaborates with advance practice nurses (APN) as neededCollaborates with members of the Program team to ensure continuity, appropriateness, and timeliness of care to patients in Program settings About: SSM Health DePaul Hospital: Opened in 1828, SSM Health DePaul Hospital is a 476-bed, full-service Catholic hospital. SSM DePaul Hospital was the first hospital west of the Mississippi River and remains the oldest continuously existing business in St. Louis. Today, SSM DePaul Hospital offers the only Level II Trauma Center in North St. Louis County and serves patients from across the St. Louis metropolitan area, with a concentration in the surrounding communities of Bridgeton, Florissant, Hazelwood, St. Ann, Olivette, St. John, Maryland Heights, and Overland in Missouri. SSM Health DePaul Hospital offers comprehensive medical care, with all private rooms in a convenient, central location. SSM Health DePaul Hospital offers the most advanced technology and procedures, including minimally invasive heart, spine, knee, hip, and weight loss surgery. Community Description: 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. SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit