Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in CA

  • ID: 222686A
  • Updated September 14th, 2026

  • Job ID 222686A
  • Job Title Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Pediatric Hospitalist
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State CA
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for an 18-day assignment in California, starting Oct 19, 2026. This role involves 24-hour out-of-house call coverage, including daily morning rounds for newborns, NICU, and pediatric units, managing inpatient admissions and discharges, and performing procedures such as intubation, UAC, UVC, and thoracentesis across ER, OB, and NICU settings.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform 2 hours of rounding in the morning (newborns, NICU, pediatric unit)
  • Provide 24 hour call coverage
  • Execute intubation, UAC, UVC, and thoracentesis
  • Manage inpatient care covering ER, OB, NICU
  • Handle admissions and discharge


Additional Information

  • Board certified in Pediatrics
  • EMR system: Cerner
  • Inpatient setting
  • 24-hour out-of-house call schedule


Benefits

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

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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