Pediatric Hospitalist

• Job Id: L-MD-04751
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Eureka, CA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Oct 15, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 6am – 6am (24-hour call)
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour beeper call
• Call Type: Beeper
• Call Response Time: 20-30 minutes
• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling Need
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

Coverage Dates

• Oct 15 – Oct 19, 2026
• Oct 30 – Nov 02, 2026
• Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2026
• Dec 04 – Dec 07, 2026
• Dec 10 – Dec 14, 2026
• Dec 17 – Dec 20, 2026
• Dec 31, 2026

Patient Information

• Patient Demographics: 80% neonatal (32+ weeks), 20% pediatric
• Admissions: 2
• Discharges: 2
• Case Mix: Neonatology, Pediatrics

Facility Information

EMR System: Epic

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital Privileges Required: No
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes

Required Procedures

• Attend C-section/high risk
• Deliveries
• Intubation (Pediatrics, Newborn)
• Central Line Placement

Job Requirements

• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible within 3-5 years of residency
• Licenses: Licensed in CA
• DEA: Yes
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
• Experience: Neonatology experience preferred; Pediatric hospitalist background

Other Qualifications

Clean malpractice history; no restrictions or drug issues

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pediatric and neonatal hospitalist coverage, managing 80% NICU and 20% pediatric patients.
• Perform neonatal airway management including intubation, resuscitation, and management of air leak/pneumothorax.
• Perform emergent procedures such as UVC/UAC placement, lumbar puncture, and needle decompression.
• Manage neonatal ventilators and provide respiratory support as needed.
• Collaborate with ED and anesthesia for pediatric patients requiring chest tubes or intubations.