Other Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Dentist Pediatric Dentistry
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Sewickley, PA
• Service Setting: Outpatient Ambulatory Surgery Center Hospital
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Jul 1, 2025 Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: Mon Fri, 7a 5p (up to 5 days/week)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: Variable Emergency call possible
• Call Type: Telephone
• Call Ratio: TBD
• Call Response Time: TBD
• Callback Rate: Market Hourly Rate

COVERAGE DATES

• July 1, 2025 October 1, 2025 (with possible extension)

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics (primarily under age 12)
• Patient Volume/Census: patients/day in clinic, 5 6/day in OR
• Admissions: No
• Rounding: Not Included
• Phone Consults: Yes
• Case Mix: Dental cleaning, cavities, crowns, extractions, full-mouth restorations

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: TBD
• Trauma Level: Not Specified
• EMR System: Open Dental / Cerner
• Office Equipment Available: TBD
• Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesiologist or CRNA in OR
• Support Staff Available: Dental Assistant in OR
• Reason for Coverage: Turnover Vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 6 8 weeks

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Rate: Market Hourly Rate (clinic & OR), Fixed Night Call & 24hr Call Rates
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered (airfare, lodging up to $150/night, mileage, rental car)

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Extractions
• Full-mouth restorations
• Crown placement

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Eligible for Pennsylvania dental license
• Board: Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry (No general dentists accepted)
• DEA: Not required
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS
• Experience: Minimum 1 year preferred; flexible on experience and certifications
• Other Qualifications: Sedation license, surgical/trauma experience preferred

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise residents and provide clinical care at main hospital dental clinic
• Perform advanced dental procedures in OR at Children's North Surgery Center
• Provide potential emergency telephone call coverage
• Utilize light sedation in clinic and deep sedation in OR (with anesthesiology support)
• Collaborate with support staff to ensure optimal pediatric dental care