Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Physician - Nocturnist
Profession: Physician
Speciality: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Location: Tucson, AZ
Full Address: 5301 East Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85712
Position: Full Time, Part-time
Status: Employee
Tucson Medical Center, licensed at more than 600 beds, has been Tucson’s locally governed nonprofit regional hospital since admitting its first patient Nov. 9, 1944. TMC is Southern Arizona’s leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson’s first Pediatric Emergency Department), with intensive care units for adults, children and newborns. Other specialty areas include women's, maternity, cardiac care, orthopedic, neuroscience, hospice, surgical and vascular care.
Pediatric Emergency Department:
- Volume: 25,000
- Admission Rate: 5%
- Patients/Hour: 1.5-2 per clinician
- Physician Coverage: 27 hrs daily
- APP Coverage: 12 hrs daily
- Documentation: EPIC
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Highlights of TMC for Children:
- 24/7 dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
- 42-bed Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Tucson for premature or seriously ill newborns
- 12-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Tucson
- 33-bed Pediatric Unit with around the clock in-house pediatricians, known as hospitalists
- Specially trained child life specialists
- Pediatric Therapiesin Tucson Facility
- Kids Safety Programs
- Member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
- The Ronald McDonald Family Room so parents can take a moment for themselves and still be close to their child in our Tucson children’s hospital.
Required Qualifications
- PEM fellowship or 4-year dual EM/Peds residency
- Board Certified Emergency Medicine will also be considered
- PALS Required
Benefits
We value the well-being of our Physicians, APPs, and CRNAs and offer a competitive benefit package including, but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Access to quality healthcare, including preventive and specialized care for you and your family.
- Safe Harbor 401(k) with Company Match – Plan for your future with our 401(k) retirement savings plan, featuring a company match to help you build financial security.
- Generous Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) Allowance – We support ongoing professional development by providing a generous annual allowance for Continuing Medical Education (CME), helping you stay current with the latest advancements in your field.
- Occurrence-Based Malpractice Coverage – Provides coverage for claims related to professional services rendered during the policy period.
Community Information
Tucson Medical Center (TMC) is a 615-bed non-profit facility and the #1 healthcare provider in Southern Arizona. The hospital has been awarded a Certified Primary Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center & earned a Gold Plus Achievement Award for Stroke programs. With over 600 Physicians from 60 different specialties, its major services include women’s services, maternity, cardiac, orthopedic, neuroscience, imaging, and senior care. Located on 115 acres near the foothills of the Catalina Mountains, TMC offers state-of-the-art medicine, advanced technology, and, above all, compassionate care delivered by an excellent staff of experienced nurses and trained professionals. TMC is Southern Arizona’s leading provider for emergency care and pediatric care (including Tucson’s first Pediatric Emergency Department), with intensive care units for adults, children, and newborns.
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