This is a part-time, locum pediatric pulmonology position requiring inpatient and outpatient coverage. The provider will manage scheduled clinic hours, inpatient care, bronchoscopy procedures, and call duties, primarily on a one-week-per-month basis. The role involves supervising advanced practice providers and responding to in-house call within a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric pulmonology care, including bronchoscopy procedures.
• Manage scheduled clinic hours and respond to patient needs during assigned shifts.
• Participate in in-house call coverage, including night and day shifts, approximately one week per month.
• Supervise and collaborate with advanced practice providers, including RNs, MAs, and APPs.
• Respond to in-house call within 15 minutes, handling phone consults and patient admissions as needed.
• Perform bronchoscopy procedures and manage acute respiratory cases.
• Ensure timely credentialing and maintain compliance with hospital policies.
• Provide coverage for both scheduled and emergent patient needs in a hospital setting.

Compensation

• $250 per hour (regular hourly rate)
• $250 per shift for beeper call
• $2,400 per shift for 24-hour call
• $400 per hour for callback after 8 hours (gratis)

Shift & Schedule

• One week per month of inpatient and call coverage
• Variable schedule days and shift timings
• In-house call with a 15-minute response time

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with active Pennsylvania medical license.
• Board eligible in Pediatric Pulmonology.
• ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Minimum of one week per month availability for inpatient and call coverage.
• Experience with bronchoscopy and inpatient pediatric pulmonology care preferred.
• Ability to respond promptly to in-house call within 15 minutes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to work variable schedules, including nights and weekends.
• Previous experience in hospital-based pediatric pulmonology preferred.
• Must be able to supervise advanced practice providers and support staff.