Physician / Hospitalist / New Jersey / Locum tenens / Hospitalist - Pediatric Job at Tandym Health
Livingston, NJ 07039
About the Job
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:
The Hospitalist will:
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
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
- Licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey
- Board Eligible / Certified
- PALS certification
- Experience working with the Pediatric population
