Physician - Pediatrics

Opportunity:

Physician - Pediatrics

Job Details:

• Locum Tenens position providing pediatric physician coverage
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• Department capacity of 15 beds with approximately 7 patient encounters per shift
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• Board certification required with minimum board certification eligibility accepted
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• Trauma Level 3 facility with Pediatric Level 1 designation
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• Required certifications include ABLS, ACLS, ATLS, BLS, and PALS
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• Non-invasive ventilation management (neo-puff) required
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• Newborn ventilation management for acute cases required
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• Endotracheal/nasotracheal intubation for newborns required
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• Umbilical venous catheter (UVC) and umbilical arterial catheter (UAC) placement required
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• Needle pneumothorax decompression required
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• Chest tube insertion preferred
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• Suturing of minor lacerations preferred
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• Circumcision preferred

Facility:

This healthcare organization is a community-based medical group offering a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services to the surrounding region. The facility operates as a Level 3 trauma center and holds a Level 1 pediatric designation, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality specialized care. The organization supports a collaborative clinical environment equipped to handle a diverse patient population across multiple medical specialties.

Location:

Durant, OK

Durant, Oklahoma offers a welcoming small-town community with easy access to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, making it an ideal destination for those who enjoy the charm of a close-knit community while remaining connected to a major metropolitan area. The region boasts beautiful natural landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities along Lake Texoma, and a rich cultural heritage rooted in Choctaw Nation history.