Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Hospitalist in Fort Myers, FL

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title : Pediatric Hospitalist Job Type : Locum Tenens Location : Fort Myers, FL Service Setting : Hospital, Pediatric Floor Coverage Type : Clinical Call Coverage Period : 12 / 01 / 2025 Ongoing (with initial focus on 24 month contract) Clinical Shift Schedule : Day shifts only, 6a 6p (12 hours) COVERAGE DATES Beginning 12 / 01 / 2025 Primary need : 7 consecutive days during Christmas week and into January Anticipated contract length : 24 months PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics : Pediatric inpatients Patient Volume / Census : Average 26 newborns per day (not included in locum service) Admissions : Yes, inpatient admissions required Rounding : Included Phone Consults : Yes Case Mix : General pediatrics FACILITY INFORMATION Beds : 36 medical / surgical pediatric beds; 70 NICU beds (not covered by locum) Nursery : Level I nursery (not covered by locum) Practice : 6 physicians currently, expanding to 9 total; 2 experienced nurse practitioners (1 nursery-only, 1 pediatric floors with 12-patient daily load) Reason for Coverage : Supplemental coverage during recruitment and peak seasonal needs PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Temporary Privileges Available : Yes (credentialing ~30 days) Credentialing Timeline : 30 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Rate : Fixed (Daily OT after 12 hours; Weekly OT after 168 hours) Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered (details TBD) REQUIRED PROCEDURES Lumbar punctures (must be proficient and independent) JOB REQUIREMENTS Licenses : Active Florida license required Board : Board Certified in Pediatrics DEA : Active DEA Certification required Certifications : BLS (AHA), PALS (AHA), NICA membership / receipts Experience : Demonstrated experience in pediatric hospital medicine Other Qualifications : Submission of updated CV, NPDB (within 3 months), and case logs covering 24 inpatient records within past 12 months (with patient age noted preferred) DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Round on pediatric inpatients and manage admissions Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists and multidisciplinary team Provide daytime pediatric floor coverage only (no nursery or NICU responsibilities) Work in collaboration with experienced nurse practitioners on the pediatric floors Ensure high-quality inpatient care during holiday periods and coverage gaps