Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in OH

Job Description

Our client in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for an approximately 180-day assignment beginning Jun 17, 2026. This role involves 24-hour in-house shifts, from 8AM to 8AM, focusing on comprehensive care for newborns in a special care nursery, attending C-sections, and managing inpatient pediatric cases and consults. The physician will work within a physician-only model, with neonatologist support during the day and on call at night, providing critical services without consecutive shift requirements.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Rounding on newborns in a special care nursery
• Reporting for all C-Sections
• Seeing Inpatient Peds and consults
• Providing in-house coverage for 24-hour shifts (8AM-8AM)
• Managing well and sick babies
• Managing pediatric and pediatric psychiatric admissions
• Stabilizing premature babies
• Performing Vent management
• Performing Circumcisions
• Performing Intubations
• Performing Thoracentesis
• Performing Chest Tube Placement
• Performing Lumbar Puncture
• Administering Surfactant
• Performing Arterial Blood Draws
• Managing UAC/UVC
• Performing Needle Decompression
• Managing CPAP
• Attending deliveries and C-sections

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• 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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