Physician / Hospitalist / Montana / Locum tenens / Hospitalist
Description:
An exciting locum tenens opportunity is available for a Hospitalist in the beautiful area near Plains, Montana. This assignment offers a chance to work in an inpatient setting providing care to both adults and pediatric patients, including newborns. The position involves scheduled clinical hours with night call coverage. If you have experience in both adult and pediatric hospitalist care and are looking for a short-term assignment with ongoing shifts throughout 2025, this is a great opportunity to consider.
Key Details:
Location: Near Plains, MT
Assignment Dates:
March 10 - March 16, 2025
April 7 - April 13, 2025
June 16 - June 22, 2025
Additional ongoing shifts available throughout 2025
Shift Structure: 12-hour day shifts for adult care and night call coverage for pediatrics and newborns
Call Type: Beeper call; response time required within 20 minutes
Patients Per Shift: 6-12 patients
Inpatient Focus: Covering adults, pediatric patients, and newborns
Rounding: Assigned patients
Required Skills & Experience:
Board Certification in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (IM/PED)
Recent experience (within the last 3 years) with pediatric and newborn patients in a hospitalist setting
Ability to provide care for both adults and pediatric populations, including attending C-sections and high-risk deliveries
Proficient in procedures such as intubation, ventilation management, and central line placement
Experience with PICU and Nursery Levels I & II
Pediatric ventilation management (acute and chronic)
Certifications Required:
NRP, BLS, ACLS, and PALS
Practice Details:
Support Staff: 2 RNs, additional medical assistants, and advanced practice providers
Trauma Level: None
Facility Capabilities: The facility has 24-hour access to general surgery, laboratory, orthopedic surgery, and radiology services
Credentialing Timeframe: 30-60 days
Travel & Lodging:
Travel assistance and lodging provided by the vendor
Permanent