PEM Jobs

PEM Jobs

• 2010-06-30
• Institution
  Sutton Children's Hospital
• City, State
  Shreveport, Louisiana
• Position
  Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• Start date
  2010-08-02
• Contact email
  ktaylor@childrensacutecare.com
• Job Details
  The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Service at Sutton Children's Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking full time and part time associates to join its pediatric emergency medicine group, Children's Acute Care.
  
  SCMC is a beautiful, newly developed, 114-bed regional children's hospital
  located within CHRISTUS Schumpert Hospital serving Shreveport, Bossier City, northwestern Louisiana, and northeastern Texas. The Center includes a 40-bed level III NICU, a 50-bed Pediatric Unit, and a 16-bed Pediatric Intensive
  Care Unit. Pediatric medical staff support is provided by a full complement
  of pediatric subspecialties that includes pediatric surgery, pediatric gastroenterology, and pediatric orthopedics.
  
  The Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) is one of the busiest in the
  region. It sees approximately 19,000 visits per year, and its volume continues to expand annually. The 9-bed PED boasts state-of-the-art equipment, with a 16-slice CT scanner located in the
  department.
  
  This opportunity places strong emphasis on clinical service and program
  development. Responsibilities include clinical coverage of the PED and participation in its growth and performance improvement activities. The
  opportunity offers flexible scheduling, a compensation package which includes a competitive salary with bonus opportunities, a benefits menu,
  malpractice insurance, and relocation assistance. Candidates must be board
  certified in pediatrics and either BC/BP in pediatric emergency medicine; or
  possess extensive recent experience in pediatric emergency medicine.
  
  Shreveport is located in the northwest region of Louisiana and is closely
  bordered to the west by Texas and to the north by Arkansas. Shreveport
  offers a wide variety of activities such as professional sporting events,
  museums, art galleries, and performing arts. The area is also highly regarded by the outdoor enthusiast for its vast array of outdoor activities which includes boating, fishing, hunting, golf, and enjoying one of the many parks in the area.
  
  We do accept J-1 Waiver candidates for this position.
  
  Further information and inquiries regarding this opportunity can be directed to:
  
  Keisha Taylor
  Physician Recruitment Coordinator
  Children's Acute Care
  1333 N. Buffalo Dr. Suite 290
  Las Vegas, NV 89128
  Phone: (800) 923-2393
  Fax: (702) 395-3502
  e-mail: ktaylor@childrensacutecare.com
  www.childrensacutecare.com