Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Locums - Pediatric Hospitalist Location : Fort Myers, Florida Assignment Overview

Start Date : December 1, 2025

Duration : Ongoing (coverage needed through December, possibly January)

Shifts :

Days : 6 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM

Nights : 6 : 00 PM - 6 : 00 AM

Coverage needed 7 days per week

Call Structure : 12-hour or 24-hour call coverage depending on schedule

Clinical Setting

Inpatient pediatric floor only

No NICU or newborn nursery responsibilities

Average of 26 newborns per day on service (excluded from locum responsibilities)

Level I Nursery

36 Med / Surg beds within GCHSWF

70 NICU beds (NICU handled by dedicated team)

Current team : 6 physicians; hiring for 3 more (goal : 9 total)

Two experienced NPs (one in nursery, one on pediatric floor, each with 25+ years of experience)

Role Responsibilities

Rounding on general pediatric patients

Performing admissions

Coordinating with pediatric subspecialists

Must be proficient and independent in lumbar punctures

Requirements

Board Certified in Pediatrics - Required

Active Florida Medical License - Required

NICA Membership / Receipts - Required

BLS (AHA) and PALS (AHA) - Required

NPDB report (within last 3 months) - Required

Current CV - Required

Case Logs :

Must include 24 inpatient records from the past 12 months

Logs must be from a primary source (no personal logs)

Preferably include patient ages

Additional Notes

December coverage is a top priority

Flexibility to cover days, nights, and weekends is highly valued

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