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

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LocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in Fort Myers, Florida, 33908!

About The Position

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

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About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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