Pediatric Hospitalist
Compensation
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Job Description
- Job Id: Y-MD-3521213
- Profession: Physician
- Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Owatonna, MN
- Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
- Coverage Period: Jan 11, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027
Patient Information
- Patient Demographics: Neonates, Pediatrics
- Patient Volume/Census: Average 1-5 newborns, 0-2 pediatric patients per day
- Case Mix: Newborn care, Pediatric inpatient
Job Requirements
- Licenses: Active MN license
- Certifications: NRP
- Experience: Strong pediatric experience
Duties & Responsibilities
Round on newborns and pediatric patients (average 1-5 newborns, 0-2 pediatric patients per day).
Provide coverage for urgent needs including sick newborn evaluations, attendance at deliveries with anticipated newborn resuscitation, and pediatric admissions.
Arrange transfer of critically ill newborns and pediatric patients to appropriate facilities (Children's Hospital Minneapolis or Mayo Clinic Rochester).
- Maintain required certifications including NRP.
- Collaborate with facility staff and ensure compliance with hospital policies.
Key Responsibilities
The Pediatric Hospitalist will round on newborns and pediatric patients while providing coverage for urgent needs and deliveries. They are also responsible for arranging transfers of critically ill patients to specialized facilities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Minnesota medical license and current NRP certification. Strong pediatric experience is required to manage the daily patient census and clinical duties.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Hospitalist at Adelphi Staffing a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics — ranked against 745 active Pediatrics listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 64% have no call, 40% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in pediatrics | ranked against 745 Pediatrics listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pediatrics median $270k (middle half $200k–$282k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Minnesota index 98.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Minnesota | 12 active | 753 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 14% remote · 64% no call · 40% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Pediatrics pay trend | +14.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 745 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
Living in Owatonna
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $272k
- Typical market rent
- $1,081/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 18 min
- State income tax
- Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.