Locum Tenens Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist Needed in OH

  • ID: 223040A
  • Updated October 10th, 2026

  • Job ID 223040A
  • Job Title Physician - Pediatric Hospitalist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Pediatric Hospitalist
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State OH
  • Practice Setting Childrens Hospital
  • Start Date 01/11/2027
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Pediatric Hospitalist care for an essential 30-day assignment in Ohio. This role involves 8-10 shifts per month, working 24-hour on/off rotations with no consecutive shifts. You will perform in-house shifts, rounding on newborns in the Level 2 special care nursery, conducting procedures such as circumcisions, intubation, and vent management, attending high-risk deliveries and C-sections, stabilizing/transporting newborns, rounding on the Peds floor, and providing medical checks and H&P for Peds Psych patients.
Responsibilities and Duties
  • Provide 24-hour in-house shifts from 8am to 8am.
  • Round on newborns within the Level 2 special care nursery.
  • Perform procedures including circumcisions, intubation, and vent management.
  • Attend high-risk deliveries and C-sections.
  • Stabilize and transport newborns as needed.
  • Conduct rounds on the Pediatric floor.
  • Complete medical checks and History and Physicals for Pediatric Psychiatry patients.
  • Manage ventilation.
  • Perform circumcisions.
  • Conduct intubations.
  • Perform Chest Tube Placement (very rare).
  • Execute Lumbar Puncture.
  • Administer Surfactant.
  • Perform Arterial Blood Draws.
  • Conduct Needle Decompression.
  • Manage CPAP.
Additional Information
  • Board Certification: Pediatrics or Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
  • Required Certifications: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
  • EMR System: Epic.
  • Setting: Inpatient.
  • Call Schedule: Inhouse call.
  • Patient Volume: Approximately 3-6 babies in Special Care Nursery, 4 well babies, 2-4 pediatrics patients, and 1-2 medical checks/H&P for peds psych patients daily. The facility averages 900 deliveries per year.
  • LOA: 30 days.
  • Staffing Mix: Supported by nursing staff and ED staff.
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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