Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in OH

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 57-day locum tenens assignment starting Mar 9, 2026, in Ohio. This role involves 24-hour in-house shifts from 8 AM to 8 AM, focusing on rounding newborns in a special care nursery, attending C-sections, and managing inpatient pediatrics and consults. Shifts are non-consecutive, ensuring optimal work-life balance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform daily rounds on newborns in a special care nursery.
• Report for all C-Sections.
• Provide care for Inpatient Pediatric cases and manage consults.
• Manage well and sick babies, pediatric, and pediatric psych admissions.
• Stabilize premature babies.
• Conduct vent management, intubations, and circumcisions.
• Perform thoracentesis, chest tube placement, and lumbar punctures.
• Administer surfactant.
• Perform arterial blood draws, UAC/UVC procedures, and needle decompression.
• Manage CPAP.
• Work 24-hour in-house shifts from 8 AM to 8 AM.
• Adhere to a physician-only model, supported by a neonatologist during the day and on call at night.
• Ensure non-consecutive shifts are worked.

Additional Information

• Board certification in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
• 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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