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Physician - MD/DO - Pediatric Hospitalist

SSM Health, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States, 63301

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BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist - ED & Nursery - St. Louis Metro Area Job Highlights

PRN, Part Time, or Full Time

Large Pediatric Group

Provide Pediatric ED coverage

Round on newborns

Attend c-sections/deliveries

NRP Certification

12 hrs shifts day/night

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

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles continues to meet the evolving health care needs of our patients and community. Located conveniently in historic, downtown St. Charles, our 329-bed acute care hospital is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and specializes in many other specialties.

St. Charles is a historic city located along the Missouri River, known for its charming downtown with brick-lined streets, historic buildings, and numerous shops and restaurants. It was the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804 and has preserved much of its early 19th‑century architecture. The community hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of local pride and connection. Residents enjoy a blend of small‑town charm and access to the amenities of nearby St. Louis.

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.

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