Pediatric Hospitalist

Pediatric Hospitalist Locum Tenens | Florida

Provider Details

• Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Class: Locum Tenens
• Provider Type: Physician
• Provider Credentials: MD/DO
• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Number of Positions: 2

Shift Details

• Estimated Start Date: January 1, 2027
• Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: January 1, 2027 – June 30, 2027
• Coverage Type: Scheduled Clinical Hours Plus Call: Beeper
• Schedule Details: 24-hour shifts consisting of 12 hours of in-house coverage (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) followed by 12 hours of beeper-based home call (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), including weekends.
• Call Details: Beeper Call for both assigned and unassigned patients with a 15-minute response time required.
• Procedures: Non-Invasive Ventilation Management (neo-puff), Ventilation Management (Newborn/Pediatric - Acute and Chronic), Intubation (ETT/NT - Newborn/Pediatrics), Conscious sedation, Deep sedation, Central line, Arterial lines, UVC, UAC, Lumbar puncture, Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Chest tube insertion, Needle pneumothorax, Decompression, X-ray interpretation, EKG interpretation, PA Catheter, Exchange transfusion, Suturing minor lacerations, Circumcision, and Swallow studies.
• Certifications Needed: ACLS;BLS;PALS
• Patient Population/Case Load: 4-5 patients per shift
• Case Mix: Inpatient (Stroke Certified, PEDs Level 3)
• Supervision: Resident or teaching supervision is required (No APP supervision required).
• Duties: Providers will focus exclusively on inpatient pediatric care with no outpatient responsibilities. Admissions are required, and providers will round on both assigned and unassigned patients.
• Providers Needed: Anticipate utilizing 2-3 physicians to help support the coverage need (Facility will accept multiple providers).
• Number of Beds: 8
• EMR: Cerner

Licensing and Privileging

• License: An active Florida state license is required.
• Willing to License: No
• Estimated Privileging Timeline: 60 days

Additional Information

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Pediatric Hospitalists to join our team in Florida. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, providing high-quality care to pediatric patients. If you are a board-certified physician with the required skills and certifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.