Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in CA

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Physician specializing in Pediatric Hospitalist for a 7-day assignment in California, commencing Jul 2, 2026. This role involves 24-hour shifts with call, focusing on comprehensive pediatric hospitalist duties including rounding, managing high-risk deliveries, and handling various pediatric cases within a robust nursery setting, often requiring stabilization for transport.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform rounding duties with 24-hour call.
• Manage a robust nursery in a rural area.
• Demonstrate strong delivery room skills, including NRP certification.
• Perform airway management and manage emergency umbilical lines in L&D and the NICU.
• Manage level III cases, including stabilization for transport which may experience delays.
• Attend high-risk deliveries (2-3 in a week stretch).
• Admit uncomplicated and stable pediatric patients.
• Manage common pediatric cases such as dehydration, pneumonia, and asthma.
• Oversee 1 to 3 high-risk newborns on the unit, including growing premies, those requiring respiratory support, and neonates needing stabilization and management for transport.
• Manage cases down to 32 weeks gestational age, facilitating transfers for earlier gestational ages.

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Pediatrics
• EMR: 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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