Pediatric Intensivist (Per Diem)
US-LA-Alexandria
clinical
Req #: 49936
Type: Physician - Pediatric Intensivist
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Overview: **Per Diem** Pediatric Intensivist Opportunity in Alexandria, LA - Apply Today! Responsibilities: Join a collaborative, mission-driven team at Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital with Pediatrix Medical Group. Are you a board-certified Pediatric Intensivist looking for a fulfilling role with a flexible schedule and a supportive team? This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a well-established Level II PICU while supplementing your income with some per diem shifts. Why You'll Love This Role * Established PICU team with 2 Pediatric Intensivists and 2 Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) * Flexible schedule of rounding with home call (30-minute response time) * Daily PNP coverage and collaborative care model Your Clinical Scope * Inpatient Pediatric Floor * Pediatric Intensive Care Unit * Pediatric Sedation Services * No ECMO or post-op hearts * Procedures include: intubations, lumbar punctures, line placement, chest tubes, CPR * Documentation: H&Ps, progress notes, discharge summaries Rapides 2024 Census Snapshot * Pediatric Admissions: ~550/year * PICU Admissions: 250-300/year * Pediatric ADC: 6 | PICU ADC: 3 * Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, Pulmonology, GI * Monthly Subspecialty Clinics: 1-2x/month About Rapides Women's & Children's Hospital Located in downtown Alexandria, RWCH is home to: * Central Louisiana's only PICU * A 19-bed pediatric unit * A 6-bed PICU staffed by Pediatric Intensivists * A team of acute-care trained PNPs ready to deliver high-level care at a moment's notice Why Alexandria, LA? * Centrally located with easy access to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) * Surrounded by lakes, rivers, and Kisatchie National Forest - perfect for outdoor enthusiasts * A vibrant community with arts, culture, and year-round recreation * Home to LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints fans Qualifications: * Board Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care * Active LA medical license or IMCL license preferred * A minimum of 1-year post-fellowship clinical experience required * Recent Pediatric Intensivist experience required (within the past 12 months)
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