Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Pediatric Hospitalist Physician at ProLocums summary :

The Pediatric Hospitalist Physician provides 24-hour in-patient coverage, managing pediatric admissions and newborns while ensuring timely evaluations and procedures. They are responsible for daily rounds, resident teaching, and must have active licensure and certifications, including DEA and PALS. Competitive compensation is offered for shifts during peak holiday periods.

Start Date : Either December 21, 2023 or December 28, 2023

Coverage Needs Details :

In-patient Setting

Holiday Coverage Needed

24 hour call

Open Dates :

Christmas Coverage : Dec 21 - Dec 27 (Finishing on Dec 28 in the morning)(Onboarding afternoon of Dec 20)

NYE / NYL Dec 28 - Jan 3 (Finishing Jan 4 in the morning)(Onboarding afternoon of Dec 27)

Candidate Requirements

Must have active CA licensure

Minimum Board Status : Board Eligible

Required Certifications : CA DEA, PALS

Must be California Children's Services (CCS) paneled

Clean Background / Malpractice History

Covid Vaccine Required

Must have active staff membership at TJC-accredited hospital without privilege restriction

Job Details

Schedule : Monday through Sunday 24 hour coverage - Expected to do daily rounds and as needed, see nursery / pediatric admission before 4pm. Newly admitted nursery patients must be seen within 18 hours of birth. Pediatric patients must be seen within 12 hours of admission.

Trauma Level / Designation : Level II Trauma Facility

Average number of admissions per day : 4 pediatric patients and 7 newborn / nursery patients

Required Procedures : Pediatric resuscitation and intubation

EMR : Cerner Care B

Physician will be expected to provide resident teaching / precepting. Physician must have an Active status at a hospital with no restrictions on pediatric privileges.

Credentialing : 30-60 days upon receipt of fully completed application

Compensation for this opportunity is highly competitive at $1800 / shift for 24hr call and $175 / hr for callback (after 4 hours gratis).

If this opportunity is not a fit, we also have pediatric hospitalist locum opportunities in North Dakota, Missouri, Iowa and others.

For more information, please contact John Angel at or

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