Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Physician Pediatric Hospitalist (NICU)
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Rockville, MD
• Service Setting : Acute Care Hospital
• Coverage Type : Clinical Only
• Coverage Period : July 1, 2025 August 31, 2025 (Potential to extend)
• Clinical Shift Schedule : 24-hour shifts, 7 : 00 PM 7 : 00 AM (preferred); 12-hour shifts may be considered PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : Neonates
• Patient Volume / Census : NICU patients
• Admissions : Yes
• Rounding : Included
• Phone Consults : Yes
• Case Mix : Level 3 NICU, High Frequency Ventilation, Simple Surgeries (e.g., hernia repair) FACILITY INFORMATION
• EMR System : Cerner
• Specialty Backup Available : Two neonatologists during the day, one at night
• Support Staff Available : Neonatologists, nursing staff
• Reason for Coverage : Supplemental PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
• Credentialing Timeline : days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate : TBD
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• Intubations
• Umbilical lines
• Neonatal resuscitation JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Active MD license or IMLC
• NRP
• Level 3 NICU experience within the past three years;
• Pediatric Hospitalist experience in NICU setting
• Board Certification : Neonatology
• Other Qualifications : Proficiency with Cerner EMR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide inpatient care to neonates in a Level 3 NICU setting
• Perform neonatal procedures including intubation and placement of umbilical lines
• Collaborate with neonatology team to ensure continuity of care
• Document clinical activities using Cerner EMR
• Participate in simple neonatal surgical procedures as required