Cerner, Consulting, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Fellowship, Insurance, Neonatology, Nursing, On Call, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Record Keeping, Telephone Skills, Time Management
LOCATION
Durant, OK
POSTED
17 days ago
JOB OVERVIEW
Profession: Physician
Specialty: Pediatrics
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Durant, OK
Service Setting: Inpatient
Coverage Type: Call Only
Coverage Period: Aug 01, 2026 – Ongoing
Shift Schedule: Call Only (24-hour coverage)
On-Call Shift Schedule: Beeper, 30-minute response, 1:3 ratio
Call Type: Beeper
Call Ratio: 1:3
Call Response Time: 30 minutes
Reason for Coverage: Call
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Agency
COVERAGE DATES: • Aug 7-9, 14-16
PATIENT INFORMATION
Average Daily Volume: 7 patients/day
Admissions: 1
Rounding: Both
Phone Consults: 0.25
FACILITY INFORMATION
EMR System: Cerner and Athena
Support Staff: RNs: 7, Office Staff: 2
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: No
Temporary Privileges Available: No
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
Required:
Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff)
Ventilation Management (Newborn)
Acute
Intubation (ETT/NT)
Newborn
UVC
UAC
Needle pneumothorax
Decompression
Preferred:
Chest tube insertion
Suturing minor lacerations
Circumcision (type)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: Board Eligible (BE) required
Licenses: Licensed in OK
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, ABLS
Fellowship: Required
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide on-call coverage for pediatric inpatients, responding to calls within 30 minutes
Assess and manage acute neonatal and pediatric conditions, including intubation, ventilation, and decompression procedures
Perform newborn evaluations, UVC/UAC placement, and circumcisions as clinically indicated
Coordinate with nursing and office staff to ensure timely patient care and documentation
Maintain accurate records in Cerner and Athena EMR systems