A healthcare facility in Great Barrington, MA is seeking a Locum Pediatric Hospitalist or Family Medicine Provider. The role involves weekend coverage and participation in a critical access setting.
About the Opportunity:
- Shift: Weekend coverage
- Schedule: 1 weekend per month (Friday 7 PM – Monday 7 AM)
- Hours: 24-hour call
- Setting: Critical Access Hospital
Responsibilities:
The Locum Pediatric Hospitalist will be responsible for:
- Providing pediatric care in an inpatient nursery/mother-baby unit
- Responding to newborn resuscitations if needed
- Collaborating with an onsite adult hospitalist for support
- Managing low census with minimal admissions
- Ensuring availability for codes onsite
Qualifications:
- Board Certified in Pediatrics or Family Medicine
- NRP Certification required
- Active MA License preferred
- Strong skills in newborn care (>2000g)
- Proficiency in intubation
- Experience with CPAP/BiPAP
- Good communication
- Adaptability
- Reliability
Desired Skills:
- Experience in similar roles
- Relevant degree in the field
- Additional certifications as applicable
- Critical thinking
- Empathy in patient care
