Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in California

We are seeking a Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 26-day assignment in California, beginning Oct 12, 2024. This role involves multiple blocks of 24-hour out-of-house call shifts throughout October, November, and December, extending into early January. The physician will provide comprehensive inpatient care, including morning rounds on newborns, NICU, and pediatric units, 24-hour call coverage, and performing essential procedures such as intubation, UAC, UVC, and thoracentesis.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform daily rounds on newborns, NICU, and pediatric unit patients
• Provide 24-hour out-of-house call coverage
• Manage admissions and discharges for patients
• Cover inpatient needs for the Emergency Room, Obstetrics, and Level 2 NICU
• Execute medical procedures including intubation, UAC (umbilical arterial catheterization), UVC (umbilical venous catheterization), and thoracentesis

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: 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
• Patients Per Day: 3-4 nursery, 0-4 pediatric, 2-7 NICU patients
• LOA: 26 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