Locum | Physician Pediatric Hospitalist

About the role

Pediatric Hospitalist

3 consecutive 24-hr shifts per 7-day block — in-house coverage
6 x 24-hr shifts per month — 3 consecutive shifts twice monthly
Inpatient census: 1 – 5 patients per day
8-bed inpatient pediatric unit
Inpatient pediatrics, ED consults, newborn nursery, circumcisions
Intubation, central line placement, non-invasive ventilation required
NRP and PALS certification required
Strong cross-specialty collaboration supporting inpatient pediatric care

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with patients and families
• Assess and manage patient conditions
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals
• Perform procedures such as intubation, central line placement, and non-invasive ventilation
• Participate in NRP and PALS programs

Requirements

• NRP and PALS certification

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Pediatrics
• Experience with inpatient pediatrics, emergency department consults, newborn nursery, and circumcision procedures

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in medical procedures

Benefits

• Better pay negotiated by CompHealth
• Complimentary housing and travel arranged by CompHealth
• Simplified credentialing and privileging process handled by CompHealth
• Access to an online portal for assignment details and time entry
• Specialized recruiter handling all details of the assignment

Pay

CompHealth negotiates better pay for its locum tenens physicians.

Schedule

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local.