Physician / Hospitalist / New Jersey / Locum tenens / Hospitalist - Pediatric Job at Tandym Health

A New Jersey-based healthcare system in New Jersey is currently seeking a licensed Hospitalist, with a Pediatric background, to join their team at one of their facilities in Essex County. About the Opportunity: State Date: ASAP Assignment Length: Ongoing Schedule: 7 on, 7 off (12 hour shifts) Patient Volume: 15to 20 per day EMR: Cerner Responsibilities: The Hospitalist will: Admit children and adolescents to the hospital when they require inpatient care Conduct thorough evaluations of patients, reviewing their medical history, performing physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests to make accurate diagnoses and create treatment plans Diagnose and manage a wide range of pediatric medical conditions, including infectious diseases, respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal disorders, surgical conditions, and more Make daily rounds on hospitalized patients to assess their progress, update treatment plans, and ensure continuity of care Perform various procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, and intubations, when necessary to manage and treat pediatric patients Communicate with patients' families to provide updates on their child's condition, explain treatment plans, and address any questions or concerns Work on discharge plans and ensurethat patients are stable and safe for discharge, and that appropriate follow-up care is arranged for continued recovery Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the hospital to enhance patient care and safety Perform other duties, as needed Qualifications: Licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey Board Eligible / Certified PALS certification Experience working with the Pediatric population Your privacy is important to us. For consideration, please submit your CV in confidence and our recruiter will contact you to discuss job location and detail before forwarding your CV to our client for an interview.