Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

Quick Facts

• Role: Locum Tenens Pediatric Hospitalist Physician

• Setting: Children’s hospital/children’s facility

• Schedule: Scheduled shifts plus on-call; 2 shifts, 12-hour 07:30–18:00

• Assignment length: 26 weeks

• Start date: 01-11-27

• Compensation: $185/hr–$205/hr

Description

Provide inpatient hospitalist care for hospitalized pediatric patients at a children’s facility, managing admission through discharge. You’ll conduct daily rounds, develop diagnosis and treatment plans, coordinate with specialists and the multidisciplinary team, and respond to emergencies as needed. You will document thoroughly in the EMR and communicate clearly with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care from admission, through diagnosis and treatment, to discharge planning

• Ensure continuity of care with other healthcare professionals

• Coordinate with specialists for complex cases

• Perform thorough EMR documentation

• Conduct daily rounds to update treatment plans and address new concerns

• Perform procedures (e.g., intubations, central lines) when no critical care physician is on site

• Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans with patients and families

• Respond to emergencies with immediate medical intervention

• Collaborate with case managers and social workers on safe discharge plans

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Internal medicine or family medicine residency (ACGME or AOA)

• Board certification in internal medicine or family medicine (ABIM or AOBIM)

• Active and unrestricted Massachusetts medical license

• Current ACLS certification

• At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive, transparent locum tenens pay

• Flexible assignment work setting

• Travel and lodging coverage

• Malpractice coverage and risk management support

• Dedicated application and assignment support, including in-house credentialing and licensing

• Easy timekeeping and streamlined document management

• Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems