Pediatrics Physician
:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb- calc(var( scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var( thread-response-height scroll-mt- calc(var( header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh ' dir='auto' data-turn-id='request-WEB:2589a21f-6836-458b-a488-68fe2029d04f-1' data-testid='conversation-turn-4' data-scroll-anchor='false' data-turn='assistant'>ATC West Healthcare is seeking a locum Pediatrician or Family Medicine physician to provide inpatient nursery coverage at a critical access hospital. The role primarily involves newborn care with low daily patient volume, supporting coverage after a provider retirement. This is a recurring weekend position requiring onsite presence and comfort with neonatal procedures. Dates / ScheduleCoverage Need: Ongoing, flexibleFrequency: 1 weekend per monthShift Schedule:Friday: 7:00 PM 7:00 AMSaturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM 7:00 AMEnds Monday at 7:00 AM* Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 3 monthsJob Details / Responsibilities* Provide inpatient pediatric care in the nursery (Mother Baby Unit)* Manage newborns (>2000 grams) and handle low patient volumes* 0.33 admissions/day* 1 inpatient/day* Respond to newborn resuscitations when needed (e.g., post-delivery emergencies)* Perform key procedures:Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)IntubationNewborn resuscitationWork alongside an adult medicine hospitalist (no pediatric hospitalist team)No supervisory responsibilitiesDocument care using Meditech EMRRequired Skills & QualificationsBoard Certified in Pediatrics or Family Medicine (required)NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (required)Active Massachusetts (MA) medical license (preferred)Experience with neonatal care and critical procedures (intubation, ventilation, resuscitation)Ability to work independently in a low-volume, critical access hospital settingby Jobble