Pediatric Hospitalist - ED and Nursery - St. Louis ...

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Community Description:About SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital:BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist - ED & Nursery - St. Louis Metro AreaJob Highlights:PRN, Part Time, or Full TimeLarge Pediatric GroupProvide Pediatric ED coverageRound on newbornsAttend c-sections/deliveriesNRP Certification12 hrs shifts day/nightProfessional FulfillmentVarious position needs - PRN, Part Time, Full TimeLocations throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan areaThe physician shall provide pediatric services to patients at designated hospital(s) or at other Program Sites as determined by the Program Director. The physician will be responsible for complying with all of the designated hospital bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and any such bylaws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of any Program Site at which the physician performs services.Hospital Clinical Duties:Responsible for admission, management, and discharge of pediatric patients in conjunction with attending physicians as appropriate - No long-term "inpatient" care.Evaluates patients and performs procedures as deemed appropriate by the Glennon Care Pediatrics Medical DirectorResponds to requests from facility's Emergency Department for patient evaluation and treatmentAttends high-risk deliveries in the Program Site labor and delivery roomAttends normal deliveries, if requested, in the Program Site labor and delivery room except when acuity of patient elsewhere in-house or in emergency dictates otherwiseBe available at all times during scheduled shifts to provide care to neonates in the nursery as necessary to consult with the neonatologist as appropriateResponds to requests for pediatric consults from other departmentsCollaborates with advance practice nurses (APN) as neededCollaborates with members of the Program team to ensure continuity, appropriateness, and timeliness of care to patients in Program settingsSSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles continues to meet the evolving health care needs of our patients and community. Located conveniently in historic, downtown St. Charles, our 329-bed acute care hospital is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, a Level II Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center and specializes in many other specialties.St. Charles is a historic city located along the Missouri River, known for its charming downtown with brick-lined streets, historic buildings, and numerous shops and restaurants. It was the starting point of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1804 and has preserved much of its early 19th-century architecture. The community hosts numerous festivals and events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of local pride and connection. Residents enjoy a blend of small-town charm and access to the amenities of nearby St. Louis.SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It?s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve.

Created: 2026-02-19