Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in CA

Job Description

We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 5-day assignment in California, starting Mar 12, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts from 6 am to 6 am, encompassing rounding with 24-hour call. Responsibilities include managing a robust nursery, attending high-risk deliveries, and stabilizing complex pediatric and neonatal cases for transfer.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide rounding coverage with 24-hour call.
• Attend high-risk deliveries, typically 2-3 per week.
• Manage a robust nursery, including 3-5 normal newborns and 1-3 high-risk newborns on average.
• Demonstrate strong delivery room skills, NRP certification, airway management, and the ability to perform emergency umbilical lines in L&D and the NICU.
• Stabilize cases for transport, considering potential weather delays and hospital proximity.
• Admit uncomplicated and stable pediatric patients, serving as the primary pediatrician available for consult.
• Manage common pediatric conditions such as dehydration, pneumonia, and asthma.
• Provide respiratory support, stabilize, and manage neonates for transport, including those with gestational ages down to 32 weeks, primarily transferring to Oakland and Santa Rosa.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certification: Pediatrics
• EMR System: Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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