Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in CA

  • ID: 222686A
  • Updated October 10th, 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
  • Start Date 10/19/2026
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Job Description

We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for an 18-day assignment in California, commencing Oct 19, 2023. This role involves multiple morning shifts and 24-hour out-of-house call periods across October and November. The physician will manage admissions, discharges, and perform essential procedures such as intubation, UAC, UVC, and thoracentesis, while covering ER, OB, and a level 2 NICU.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • 2 hours of rounding in the morning (newborns, NICU, pediatric unit)
  • 24 hour call coverage
  • Perform intubation, UAC, UVC, and thoracentesis
  • Inpatient coverage for ER, OB, and level 2 NICU
  • Manage admissions and discharges
Additional Information
  • Board Certification: Pediatrics
  • Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • EMR System: Cerner
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Call Schedule: 24-hour out of house call
  • Patient Volume: 3-4 nursery, 0-4 pediatric, 2-7 NICU patients per day
  • LOA: 18 Days
  • Staffing Mix: One other pediatrics provider on schedule concurrently
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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