Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pediatrics - General/Other in Eureka, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Pediatrics - General/Other
Location: Eureka, CA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 11/1/2026

About the Position

We are seeking a dedicated Pediatric Hospitalist Physician for a 9-day assignment in California. This role involves 24-hour beeper call shifts (6am-6am) on specific dates, focusing on comprehensive neonatal care including airway management, intubation, decompression for pneumothorax, emergent UVC/UAC placement, lumbar puncture, EKG interpretation, ventilator management, and chest tube insertion for neonates 32 weeks and up.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Neonatal airway management including intubation
• Management of neonatal air leak/pneumothorax including needle decompression
• Emergent UVC placement (delivery room)
• UVC/UAC placement
• Lumbar puncture
• EKG interpretation
• Ventilator management
• Chest tube insertion (neonates)
• Care for 32-week preemies and up

Additional Information

• Required Board Certifications: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatric Hospital Medicine
• EMR: Epic
• Other Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Setting: Call Only
• Call Schedule: Inhouse Call, 6am-6am, 24-Hour Beeper Call
• LOA: 9 Days

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities