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Pediatric Hospitalist Physician. Job in Bridgeport Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A General Pediatrician diagnoses and treats illness and injuries in infants, children and young adults. Provides regular health exams, tracks children's' growth and development and gives vaccinations. Works from a private practice or within a hospital or larger healthcare facility.
$190,124 / year median in Connecticut
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Bridgeport, CT Bridgeport offers a vibrant urban setting with rich cultural diversity and is Connecticut's largest city. Located on the Long Island Sound, residents enjoy beautiful waterfront areas while having convenient access to both New York City and Boston.Facility:
This medical center is a well-established healthcare facility providing comprehensive care to the Bridgeport community. The facility includes a NICU with neonatology backup and offers services for healthy newborns and pediatric emergency cases.Opportunity:
Pediatric Hospitalist Job Details:
- Coverage needed for specific dates in November, including 11/27 (Thanksgiving Day 5p-5p), with ongoing needs
- Current locum provider averages 8 shifts per month
- Primary responsibilities include healthy newborn coverage
- Attend deliveries and provide in-house coverage of NICU patients at night with neonatology backup
- Handle occasional minor Pediatric ER consults
- Admit patients to the NICU overnight (with certain limitations)
- Must be certified in NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation)
- No required procedures
- 24-hour shifts
- Connecticut license required
- Must have clean background for emergency privileges
- Must be available to work the 11/27 date