Pediatric Hospitalist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient and Clinic in Virginia

Job Reference ID: ORD-221408-MD-VA | Dates needed: November 2026 | Assignment type: Locum tenens

About the role

• Shift type: Day shift with call coverage
• Assignment setting: Inpatient and clinic
• Call required: Yes — 24-hour rounding plus call from home or hotel after daily rounding
• Board certification required: Yes
• Job duration: Locum tenens

About the facility

This not-for-profit hospital serves a regional population of more than 400,000 residents and maintains established clinical protocols and dedicated inpatient resources to support pediatric and newborn services. Clinical operations are structured on-site to ensure continuous care delivery for the patient population served.

Location

Virginia offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of outdoor and recreational activities throughout the state. The region provides opportunities for hiking, water-based recreation, and wildlife observation, as well as cultural and historical exploration during time away from the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day shift and call coverage on a 17-bed pediatric floor and in the newborn nursery
• Support approximately 2,400 annual deliveries on an on-site basis
• Manage a pediatric floor average daily census of 5 patients
• Manage a newborn nursery average daily census of 15 patients
• Remain available for call from home or hotel following completion of daily rounding

Requirements

• Board certification in Pediatrics required

Additional details

• Case load: Care for patients on a 17-bed pediatric floor and in the newborn nursery supporting approximately 2,400 annual deliveries
• Call ratio/schedule: 24 hours rounding plus call from home/hotel
• Location type: On-site
• Government facility: No
• Shift times: Day shift with call coverage; 24-hour rounding plus call from home or hotel
• Procedures required: Not applicable