Pediatric Hospitalist

• Job Id: Y-MD-3450923
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Pediatric Hospitalist
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Potsdam, NY
• Service Setting: Hospital Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
• Coverage Period: Jan 04, 2027 – Apr 05, 2027
• On-Call Shift Schedule: 24-hour call shifts, weekdays and weekends
• Call Type: Beeper (must be able to return within 20 minutes)
• Call Response Time: 20 minutes

Patient Information

• Patient Demographics: Neonates (Newborn Nursery, High-risk deliveries), Pediatrics (Inpatient unit)
• Patient Volume/Census: 4-10 newborns, 0-3 inpatient pediatrics per day
• Case Mix: Newborn nursery, high-risk deliveries, ER consults, pediatric inpatient

Facility Information

• No. of Beds in Department: Variable, typically 4-10 newborn beds, 0-3 inpatient pediatric beds
• EMR System: Epic
• Specialty Backup Available: 24/7 anesthesia coverage (CRNA or MD), Obstetrics (MD/midwife)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage / Vacancy

Privileges & Compliance

Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

Required Procedures

• Newborn Nursery care and management
• High-risk delivery attendance and resuscitation
• Emergency Room consults for pediatric patients
• Pediatric inpatient unit management
• Resuscitation and stabilization of critically ill newborns pending NICU transport

Job Requirements

• Licenses: Active NY State License
• Board: Board Certified Pediatrician
• Certifications: NRP, PALS, BLS (AHA or RQI)
• Other Qualifications: Epic Experience Required

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide coverage for Newborn Nursery, including attending high-risk deliveries and stabilizing newborns.
• Conduct emergency room consults for pediatric patients.
• Manage the Pediatric inpatient unit, overseeing patient care and treatment plans.
• Resuscitate and stabilize critically ill newborns pending transport to a higher-level NICU.
• Perform 24-hour call shifts, remaining accessible and able to return to the hospital within 20 minutes.