Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist - ED & Nursery - St. Louis Metro Area Job Highlights: PRN, Part Time, or Full Time Large Pediatric Group Provide Pediatric ED coverage Round on newborns Attend c-sections/deliveries NRP Certification 12 hrs shifts day/night Professional Fulfillment Various position needs - PRN, Part Time, Full Time Locations throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan area The 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 Director Responds to requests from facility's Emergency Department for patient evaluation and treatment Attends high-risk deliveries in the Program Site labor and delivery room Attends normal deliveries, if requested, in the Program Site labor and delivery room except when acuity of patient elsewhere in-house or in emergency dictates otherwise Be available at all times during scheduled shifts to provide care to neonates in the nursery as necessary to consult with the neonatologist as appropriate Responds to requests for pediatric consults from other departments Collaborates with advance practice nurses (APN) as needed Collaborates with members of the Program team to ensure continuity, appropriateness, and timeliness of care to patients in Program settings About SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital: SSM 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. Community Description: 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer: 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

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