Hospitalist Physician

Location:
Huntsville, AL

Huntsville offers an excellent quality of life with its thriving tech industry, beautiful natural surroundings, and vibrant cultural scene. Known as "Rocket City," it combines Southern charm with metropolitan amenities while maintaining a reasonable cost of living.

Facility:
This medical center is a well-established healthcare facility offering comprehensive pediatric services with a Level 1 pediatrics unit and Level 2 trauma capabilities. The facility features a 12-bed department with full 24-hour support services including laboratory, radiology, and various surgical specialties.

Opportunity:
Physician - Hospitalist - Pediatrics

Job Details:

• Provide wellbaby nursery coverage with daily rounding on babies
• Take call once provider leaves facility (approximately 17 hours)
• Manage approximately 12 patient encounters per shift
• Work in a 12-bed department with strong support services
• Must be comfortable with Level I nursery and Level II/NICU care
• Required pediatric procedural skills include:
• Inpatient care including PICU coverage
• Non-invasive ventilation management (BIPAP/CPAP)
• Acute and chronic ventilation management
• Intubation for newborns and pediatric patients
• Conscious and deep sedation
• Central line placement
• Board certification eligible with active Alabama license or IMLC
• Must have ABLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Credentialing timeframe approximately 10 days

Compensation:
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.