Pediatric Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in North Carolina
Job Reference ID: ORD-224422-MD-NC | Dates: December 1, 2026 – Ongoing | Assignment Type: Inpatient Locums | Call Required: Yes
About the Facility
This 205-bed regional acute care hospital operates with a 24/7 emergency department and maintains established clinical protocols and structured resources to support inpatient pediatric and newborn care delivery. The facility is staffed to ensure continuous care for the pediatric patient population served across all assigned coverage periods.
About the Facility Location
This area offers a range of attractions suited to varied interests, from interactive science and art museums to outdoor adventures at state parks and natural landmarks. Clinicians on assignment may explore diverse recreational opportunities including water activities, mountain trails, and historic sites that reflect the region's cultural and natural heritage. Year-round activities are available throughout the state's diverse regions.
Responsibilities
- Provide 24-hour call coverage at an on-site inpatient facility
- Conduct daily rounding on pediatric patients
- Manage admissions for pediatric patients
- Perform newborn examinations
- Coordinate pediatric transport from outside facilities
Requirements
- Board certification in Pediatrics not required
- Ability to perform daily rounding, newborn examinations, and pediatric transport coordination
Schedule
- Shift Type: 24-hour call coverage
- Setting: Inpatient on-site
- Call coverage is a required component of this locum tenens assignment
Support Staff & Resources
- 3 Registered Nurses (RNs)
- 1 Medical Assistant (MA)
- Case Load: 2–5 patients per day
- Location Type: On-Site
- Government Facility: No