Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Endocrinologist Needed in Ohio

Our client in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Endocrinologist for a 7-day assignment with ongoing opportunities for 7 days per month. This Physician role involves 24-hour shifts, including hospital rounds, outpatient office visits, inpatient consults, and parent phone calls. The Doctor will manage a variety of pediatric endocrinology cases, such as type 1 and type 2 diabetes, growth hormone deficiencies, thyroid disorders, and other hormonal abnormalities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform 24-hour shifts (8am-8am) including hospital rounds, outpatient office visits, inpatient consults, and parent phone calls.
• Conduct outpatient office hours Monday-Thursday: 8am-4:30pm and Friday: 8am-12pm.
• Manage a diverse range of pediatric endocrinology cases including new diagnoses, insulin management, and CGM/pump management for Type 1 diabetes.
• Address Type 2 diabetes, early or delayed puberty, growth hormone deficiency, and growth hormone therapy.
• Evaluate abnormal thyroid function such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and thyroiditis, as well as thyroid nodules/goiter.
• Treat obesity, metabolic disorders, adrenal disorders, PCOS, and disorders of sex development.
• Handle hypoglycemia and calcium/bone disorders.
• Manage pituitary disorders and other hormonal abnormalities.
• Provide inpatient consults for new-onset or poorly controlled diabetes, DKA, hypoglycemia, and electrolyte abnormalities.
• Address adrenal insufficiency, sodium abnormalities, abnormal thyroid labs, and abnormal glucose levels related to critical illness or medications.
• Offer endocrine management for oncology patients and post-operative endocrine care, particularly after neurosurgery.
• Assess adrenal-axis and steroid management for patients receiving steroids.
• Manage endocrine issues in medically complex and neonatal patients.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Pediatric Endocrinology
• EMR: Epic
• Requirements: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Setting: Clinic and Call
• Call Schedule: Out of House Call, after-hours call every weekday, weekend phone-only for parent calls, phone consults 1-5%. The shifts are 24-hours (8am-8am).
• Patients Per Day: 14 clinic patients in a full office day, approximately 1 admission/inpatient per day.
• LOA: 7 Days
• Staffing Mix: Office has 1 MD, 1 NP, 2 Dieticians, 1 MA, and 2 Front Desk Associates. Pediatric Subspecialist backup and a large Pediatric Hospitalist team are available.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities