Pediatrics Physician at HPA Healthcare

Position Overview Seven consecutive days of 24-hour nursery call coverage supporting a community hospital in Manning, SC. Provider will handle newborn nursery, attend C-sections on request, and perform circumcisions.Orientation is a mandatory half-day on a weekday before the first shift (not weekends or holidays).Pay ranking: top 15% versus typical pediatrics locum rates in the Southeast due to holiday week and 24-hour coverage premiums.$15,000 plus. Assignment Highlights Seven consecutive 24-hour pager call days (nursery/newborn focus)Average 2-3 patients per day; C-section attendance as requestedMust be able to perform circumcisionsMandatory half-day on-site orientation (billable) prior to the first shiftHoliday coverage included (Thanksgiving)Travel prepaid; malpractice provided by HPA HealthcareHPA Healthcare is Joint Commission-certifiedCredentialing support provided end-to-end Job Responsibilities Provide 24-hour nursery call coverage, including newborn admits, routine care, and dischargesAttend C-sections on request and manage neonatal resuscitation per hospital protocolPerform circumcisions and document procedures per policyRespond to ED/neonatal consults related to newborns as neededCommunicate with OB/L&D, ED, anesthesia, and nursing teamsEscalate to NICU transfer pathways when indicatedComplete documentation in the facility EMR and ensure clean handoffs Skills & Experience Board Certified or Eligible in PediatricsActive South Carolina medical license, CSR, and DEA (registrable in SC)Recent inpatient newborn/nursery call experienceComfortable with C-section attendance and circumcisionsAble to meet mandatory weekday orientation prior to first shift