Pediatrics Physician

ATC West Healthcare is seeking a locum Pediatrician or Family Medicine physician to provide inpatient nursery coverage at a critical access hospital. The role primarily involves newborn care with low daily patient volume, supporting coverage after a provider retirement. This is a recurring weekend position requiring onsite presence and comfort with neonatal procedures.

• Coverage Need: Ongoing, flexible
• Frequency: 1 weekend per month
• Shift Schedule:
  • Friday: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
  • Ends Monday at 7:00 AM
• Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 3 months

• Provide inpatient pediatric care in the nursery (Mother Baby Unit)
• Manage newborns (>2000 grams) and handle low patient volumes
  • 0.33 admissions/day
  • 1 inpatient/day
• Respond to newborn resuscitations when needed (e.g., post-delivery emergencies)
• Perform key procedures:
  • Non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
  • Intubation
  • Newborn resuscitation
• Work alongside an adult medicine hospitalist (no pediatric hospitalist team)
• No supervisory responsibilities
• Document care using Meditech EMR

• Board Certified in Pediatrics or Family Medicine (required)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification (required)
• Active Massachusetts (MA) medical license (preferred)
• Experience with neonatal care and critical procedures (intubation, ventilation, resuscitation)
• Ability to work independently in a low-volume, critical access hospital setting