Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist for weekend call coverage in a hospital-based setting. This role focuses on newborn nursery care, inpatient pediatrics, and ER consult support with low patient volume and a manageable call schedule.

Key Responsibilities: Newborn & Nursery Care: Provide care and stabilization for newborns, including routine assessments and management. Inpatient Pediatrics: Manage pediatric inpatients and coordinate care plans during weekend coverage. ER Consults: Handle pediatric ER consults, primarily via phone, with in-person evaluation as needed. Procedures: • Intubation • Line placement • Infant stabilization for transfer Weekend Rounding: Perform daily rounds for inpatient pediatrics and nursery patients on Saturday and Sunday.

Schedule & Work Environment: • Weekend call coverage: Friday 5:00 PM Monday 7:00 AM o June 5 Noon - June 8 7am o June 19 Noon - June 22 7am • Call taken from home with 30-minute response time • 1 weekend per month (ongoing coverage) • Non-trauma hospital setting • EMR: Cerner

Patient Volume: • 1 2 inpatient pediatric cases per weekend • 5 newborns per weekend • 2 3 ER consult calls per day

Support Staff: • Nursing and hospital support staff available

Qualifications: • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics (preferred) • Active Arkansas license required (not open to licensing) • DEA required

Credentialing: • Fast turnaround: 3 4 weeks for providers with active AR license and case logs